mezzanine

English

/ˌmɛzəˈniːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A secondary floor, in between the main floors of a building; entresol.
  • A small window used to light such a secondary floor.
  • The lowest balcony in an auditorium.
  • Additional flooring laid over a floor to bring it up to some height or level.
  • (theatre) A floor under the stage, from which contrivances such as traps are worked.

Etymology

Borrowed from French mezzanine derived from Italian mezzanino derived from Latin medianus (middle, medium).

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medianus

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middle, medium

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