English Explanatory Dictionary

superaltar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Within the Christian Church, a portable altar consecrated for use on unconsecrated surfaces.
  2. A raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar, suitable for holding objects; a predella or gradino.

Pronunciation

/ˈsupɚˌɔltɚ/ /ˈsupɚˌɑltɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpəɹˌɔːltə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superaltar.wav

Word forms

superaltar superaltars

Etymology

From super- + altar.

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