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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any extension of a church behind the high altar, such as a chapel.
2. 2
   In an apsidal church, all the space beyond the line of the back or eastern face of the altar.

Synonyms

All synonyms

back choirback-choir

Etymology

From retro- + choir.

Related phrases

high altar

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