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altarpiece

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al·tar·piece  (ôltr-ps)
n.
A piece of artwork, such as a painting or carving, that is placed above and behind an altar.
altarpiece [ˈɔːltəˌpiːs]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a work of art set above and behind an altar; a reredos
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Noun1.altarpiece - a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion tablealtarpiece - a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
reredos
screen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Translations
altarpiece [ˈɒltəpiːs] N → retablo m
altarpiece [ˈɔːltərpiːs] n → retable m
altar rail n → balustre f du chœur
altar stone n → pierre f d'autel
altar table n → table f d'autel
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