Associations to the word «Apse»
Noun
- Inscription
- Santa
- Reconstruction
- Sou
- Halo
- Rib
- Shrine
- Fragment
- Clergy
- Ending
- Bell
- Style
- Raphael
- Shape
- Remains
- Outside
- Catalonia
- Facing
- Brick
- Stall
- Axis
- Parapet
- Limestone
- Throne
- Renovation
- Heath
- Turret
- Tile
- Motif
- Angel
- Capital
- Glory
- Side
- Granite
- Enclosure
- Plaster
- Andrea
- Depiction
- Mosque
- Patron
- Parma
- Trinity
- Building
- End
- Synagogue
- Majesty
- Maria
- Bust
- Icon
- Flank
- Bay
- Trace
- Rome
- Ruin
- Monument
Adjective
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.
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