apse (n)
apsis (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church
def usually contains the altar
Outgoing links
Hypernym recess, niche
Part holonym church, church building
Derivationally related form apse → apsidal
Hyponym tribune
Incoming links
Derivationally related form apsidal → apse
Pertainym (pertains to noun) apsidal → apse
Part meronym church, church building
Hyponym recess, niche
Hypernym tribune

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