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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A niche on the south side of an altar, containing the piscina and sometimes the credence.
2. 2
   oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

lunettelunette

Etymology

From Latin fenestella.

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