Synonyms of rood screen
6 similar words
Another word for rood screen is dorsal. Other synonyms of rood screen are jubé.
Synonyms and similar words for rood screen
nounA carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a...
- altar screenSynonym of rood screen.
- chancel screen
- choir screenSynonym of rood screen.
- jubéSynonym of rood screen.
- dorsalA hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
- dossal
Meaning of rood screen
- noun A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; in continental Europe it often featured a balcony from which the Gospel and sermons could be read.
Questions about synonyms of rood screen
- What is another word for rood screen?
- Rood screen has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dorsal and jubé.
- What does rood screen mean?
- Rood screen means a carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; in continental Europe it often featured a balcony from which the Gospel and sermons could be read.
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