Word Type

Noun

The word "apse" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

see

Derived Terms

apse chapel apse line counterapse synapse

Context

architecture astronomy dialectal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

niche recess

Type Of (IsA)

recess

Part Of

church

Related Terms

ambulatory apse chapel

Related Terms

altar ancient apsis aspen attraction bishop body case church gravitational orbit relic reliquary saint seat throne

Synonym Network

abside apsid apsis

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