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high altar

high altar noun: the main altar in a church, situated on the main axis at the east of the chancel or choir.

Noun

high altar (plural high altars)

  1. The main altar in a church, situated on the main axis at the east of the chancel or choir.
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Forms of high altar

pluralhigh altars

Questions about high altar

What does high altar mean?
High altar means the main altar in a church, situated on the main axis at the east of the chancel or choir.
What part of speech is high altar?
High altar is a noun.
What is the plural of high altar?
The plural of high altar is high altars.

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