apse (redirected from Apses)

apse  (ps)

n.

1. Architecture A usually semicircular or polygonal, often vaulted recess, especially the termination of the sanctuary end of a church.

2. Astronomy An apsis.

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[Variant of apsis.]

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apse

Noun

an arched or domed recess at the east end of a church [Greek apsis a fitting together]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

apse - a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar apsis church building, church - a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" niche, recess - an enclosure that is set back or indented tribune - the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne

Translations

apse [æps] n (ARCH) → ábside m

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apse [æps] n (Archit) → abside f

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apse [æps] n → Apsis f

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apse [æps] n (ARCHIT) → abside f