Associations to the word «Altar»

ALTAR, noun. A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

ALTAR BELL, noun. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a bell rung at significant times during the Mass

ALTAR BELLS, noun. Plural of altar bell

ALTAR BOY, noun. A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

ALTAR BOY, noun. A young man, adhering to traditional values.

ALTAR BOYS, noun. Plural of altar boy

ALTAR CARD, noun. One of a set of three richly-ornamented cards, placed on the altar during a Tridentine mass, containing the texts of prayers.

ALTAR CARDS, noun. Plural of altar card

ALTAR GIRL, noun. (Christianity) A girl serving as an acolyte.

ALTAR GIRLS, noun. Plural of altar girl

ALTAR POEM, noun. A visual poem in the shape of an altar or a cross

ALTAR SCREEN, noun. (architecture) An often richly decorated partition separating the nave from the chancel in a church.

ALTAR SCREENS, noun. Plural of altar screen

ALTAR WINE, noun. A particular type of wine produced for ritual consumption during the Roman Catholic Mass.

ALTAR WINES, noun. Plural of altar wine

ALTAR, noun. The table in Christian churches where communion is given.

ALTAR, noun. A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.