Definitions for: Apse

[n] a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar

Webster (1913) Definition: Apse, n.; pl. Apses. [See Apsis.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church,
having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular
termination, and, most often, projecting from the east
end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied
by seats for the bishop and clergy. Hence:
(b) The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.

2. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were
kept.

Note: This word is also written apsis and absis.

Synonyms: apsis

See Also: church, church building, niche, recess, tribune

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