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high altar
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/aɫˈtaɾ ˈmɔɾ/al·tar-·mor
Definition
1The principal altar of a church, usually located in the chancel or apse.
Usage examples
“The priest celebrated Mass at the high altar.”
“The reredos of the high altar is a Baroque work of art.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
reredos of the high altarto celebrate at the high altar