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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: apsis (0.00856 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to apsis.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: apsis
apsis
n : a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building
especially the east end of a church; usually contains the
altar [syn:
apse]
[also:
apsides (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: apsis
Apse
\Apse\ ([a^]ps), n.; pl. Apses ([a^]p"s[e^]z). [See
Apsis.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church,
having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular
termination, and, most often, projecting from the east
end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied
by seats for the bishop and clergy. Hence:
(b) The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.
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2. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were
kept.
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Note: This word is also written
apsis and
absis.
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