antechoir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy and choristers.
  2. The division of a choir, that is divided as in some Spanish churches, that is further away from the sanctuary.

Word forms

antechoir antechoirs

Etymology

From ante- + choir.

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