1. oriel - Noun
2. Oriel - Proper noun
A gallery for minstrels.
A small apartment next a hall, where certain persons were accustomed to dine; a sort of recess.
A bay window. See Bay window.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAn early development in this area was Oriel Chambers in Liverpool. Source: Internet
An unusual multi-sided tower, the Oriel, provides a counterpoint to the main doorway of the hall and was intended for private entertainment by Gaunt away from the main festivities on major occasions. Source: Internet
Behind the Oriel window of the north range lies the Long Gallery, a promenading room that was, prior to its segmentation, 148 feet long. Source: Internet
Four years later and, while much has changed at Oriel Park, they remain the underdogs of their Europa League group. Source: Internet
Intimidated by a delirious mob, the governing body of Oriel – his and my Oxford college – voted to remove the statuette of the 19th-century diamond magnate from its niche high above the city’s high street. Source: Internet
At the Deirdre Purcell Schools Prize giving were the Highly Commended Eliza Jane and Harry Pearman and Oriel Waters. Source: Internet