artesonado

ar-teh-soh-NAH-thoh

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wooden ceiling, typically found in Spanish and Latin American architecture, characterized by a series of intersecting beams or coffers.

“The historic mansion featured an impressive artesonado ceiling in its grand dining hall.”

Synonyms

  • beamed ceiling
  • coffered ceiling

Antonyms

  • flat ceiling
  • smooth ceiling