superaltar

noun — 2 senses

superaltar

noun

US /ˈsupɚˌɔltɚ/ · UK /ˈs(j)uːpəɹˌɔːltə/

Etymology From super- + altar.

1

Within the Christian Church, a portable altar consecrated for use on unconsecrated surfaces.

2

Architecture A raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar, suitable for holding objects; a predella or gradino.

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