Associations to the word «Apsis»
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Wiktionary
APSIS, noun. (architecture) A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church; an apse.
APSIS, noun. (astronomy) Either of the points in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet where it is closest or furthest from the sun; perihelion or aphelion; an apside
Dictionary definition
APSIS, noun. A domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar.
Wise words
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.