What does "penthouse" mean?
Penthouse: A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. "The penthouse of his eyes." Sir W. Scott.
Additional senses
- 2.Leaning; overhanging. "Penthouse lid." Shak. "My penthouse eyebrows." Dryden.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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