rabatine

/ræbəˈtiːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a rabatine structure; having a flat roof or a series of small vaulted cells

“The rabatine architecture of the monastery was a unique feature of the medieval town.”

2. noun

a rabatine structure; a flat-roofed or vaulted cell or building

“The rabatine in the center of the village served as a community gathering space.”

Synonyms

  • flat-roofed
  • vaulted

Antonyms

  • sloping
  • towering