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A rose window is a large circular window, typically found in churches and cathedrals, often featuring intricate geometric or floral patterns made of colored glass. These windows are architecturally significant because they showcase both the technical skill of medieval builders and the artistic beauty possible through stained glass design.
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Rose window is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window, but is especially used for those found in Gothic cathedrals and churches. The windows are divided into segments by stone mullions and tracery. The term rose window was not used before the 17th century and comes from the English flower name rose.