English Explanatory Dictionary

predella

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
A carving or painting on this step.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈdɛlə/

Word forms

predella predellas predelle

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian predella, from Lombardic pretil.

Related words

superaltar

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