roofbox en · NOUN
Etymology
From roof + box, coined by Professor Michael O'Kelly during his excavation of the Newgrange passage cairn at Brú Na Bóinne in Ireland.
Meanings
- A specially contrived opening above a doorway, usually aligned to mark an astronomical event.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roofboxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |