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Norman
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adjective [not gradable]
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of the people from northern France, esp. those who invaded used force to enter England in 1066 and became its rulers, or of buildings which were made during their rule
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The cathedral is one of the glories of Norman architecture.
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The Norman Conquest was the defeat of England by Norman soldiers in the 11th century.
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Norman
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noun [C]
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The Anglo-Saxons were defeated by the Normans.
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Romanesque
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adjective, noun [U, not gradable]
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SPECIALIZED
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(relating to) the style of building which was common in W and S Europe from the 10th to the 12th centuries
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leaven
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verb [T]
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to add a substance to (bread and other things made with flour) to make it get bigger when it is cooked
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The dough is leavened with yeast.
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FIGURATIVE Even a speech on a serious subject should be leavened by/with a little humour. [T]
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leavened
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adjective [not gradable]
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Some people are not allowed to eat leavened bread at certain times of the year for religious reason
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