superaltar

English

noun

Definitions

(architecture) A raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar, suitable for holding objects; a predella or gradino.

Etymology

Prefix from English altar.

Origin

English

altar

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

altar English
altarage English
altarist English
altarless English
altarlet English
altarlike English
altarpiece English
altarware English
altarwise English
alter Middle English
alta Tok Pisin
alitara Malagasy