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"A covered walkway, particularly found in religious institutions, characterized by an open arcade or colonnade that typically faces a courtyard." more

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The cloister served as a place of refuge during storms, its solid stone walls shielding inhabitants from the howling winds.
During the storm, the nuns found solace in the peaceful cloisters of their convent.

Cloister

kloi-ster
nounA covered walkway, particularly found in religious institutions, characterized by an open arcade or colonnade that typically faces a courtyard.
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Last Updated On: December 5, 2023
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