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Label

moulding that runs across the top and part-way down the sides of a window or door opening

Lancet Window

narrow, pointed window

Lantern

small windowed structure similar to a cupola

Lintel

horizontal beam over a window or door opening that carries the weight of the wall above the opening

Lunette Window

semicircular window