bap·tis·ter·y also bap·tis·try (b p t -str )n. pl. bap·tis·ter·ies also bap·tis·tries 1. A part of a church or a separate building used for baptizing. 2. A font used for baptism. [Middle English baptisterie, from Old French, from Late Latin baptist rium, from Greek baptistrion, from baptizein, to baptize; see baptize.] |
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| Noun | 1. |  baptistery - bowl for baptismal water basin - a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin" |
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