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noun

Meaning

A large, semicircular or polygonal recess in a building, typically vaulted and located at the end of a church choir or sanctuary.

Examples

The sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows of the cathedral's central apse.
Architects restored the crumbling apse to its original Romanesque design.

Synonyms: recess, niche, chancel, exedra

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noun

Pronunciation: /æps/

Definition

A large, semicircular or polygonal recess in a building, typically vaulted and located at the end of a church choir or sanctuary.

Examples

The sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows of the cathedral's central apse.
Architects restored the crumbling apse to its original Romanesque design.
The altar is traditionally positioned within the apse of the basilica.

Synonyms of apse

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