flying eaves

English

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 飛檐 / 飞檐 (fēiyán).

Noun

flying eaves pl (plural only)

  1. (architecture) A style of roof, with eaves upturned at the corners, seen in traditional Chinese architecture.
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