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Noun

A large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof and typically at the eastern end.

ریشه

From Latin 'apsis', from Greek 'apsis' meaning 'arch'.

مثال

• The choir was situated in the apse of the church.
• The apse was decorated with beautiful frescoes.
• The cathedral had a large apse with a domed roof.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Church apse Cathedral apse Domed apse