antechoir

English

Etymology

ante- +‎ choir

Noun

antechoir (plural antechoirs)

The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy and choristers.
The division of a choir, that is divided as in some Spanish churches, that is further away from the sanctuary.

Synonyms

forechoir

Translations

part of a church in front of the choir

Portuguese: antecoro m

See also

retrochoir

Anagrams

anchorite, heatronic

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