spirit screen

noun

An inner or outer screen that shields an entrance gate in traditional Chinese architecture.

Meanings

nounspirit screen (plural spirit screens)

plural spirit screens

  1. An inner or outer screen that shields an entrance gate in traditional Chinese architecture.

    Synonyms: spirit wall

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn inner or outer screen that shields an entrance gate in traditional Chinese architecture.

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