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What is a "Fanlight"?

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Fanlight over a door

Fanlight over a door

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Definition:

A fanlight is a semicircular or semi-elliptical window over a doorway or another window.

Federal or Adam Style homes often have fanlights.

Examples:

The picture on this page shows a door with a fanlight above.

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