Predella

//pɹɪˈdɛlə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
  2. 2
    A carving or painting on this step.

Synonyms

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altaraltarpiececredencefrontalhobledge

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian predella, from Lombardic pretil.

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