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high altar

nounmasculine/aɫˈtaɾ ˈmɔɾ/medium

al·tar-·mor

Definition

The principal altar of a church, usually located in the chancel or apse.
The priest celebrated Mass at the high altar.
The reredos of the high altar is a Baroque work of art.
Common collocations
reredos of the high altarto celebrate at the high altar

Etymology

Composto de 'altar' + 'mor' (maior).

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