Associations to the word «Apse»
Noun
- Roof
- Portal
- Window
- Christ
- Magus
- Cistercian
- Pier
- Giovanni
- Truss
- Recess
- Storey
- Cul
- Entrance
- Steeple
- Apostles
- Barrel
- Piazza
- Wall
- Constantine
- Francesco
- Fragmentary
- Monastery
- Statue
- Masonry
- Cesare
- Filippo
- Saint
- Domenico
- Tomb
- Relic
- Ark
- Della
- Layout
- Plan
- Communion
- Torah
- Grotto
- Architecture
- Pavement
- Century
- Martyr
- Wight
- Abbey
- Painting
- Organ
- Chronicler
- Stefano
- Sacrament
- Excavation
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
APSE, noun. (architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.
APSE, noun. The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches.
APSE, noun. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept.
APSE, noun. (astronomy) (obsolete) The nearest and furthest points to the centre of gravitational attraction for a body in orbit. More usually called an apsis.
APSE, noun. (obsolete or dialectal) An aspen tree.
Dictionary definition
APSE, noun. A domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar.
Wise words
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