superaltar en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsupɚˌɔltɚ/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
- /ˈsupɚˌɑltɚ/ (cot-caught-merger)
- /ˈs(j)uːpəɹˌɔːltə/ (UK)
Etymology
From super- + altar.
Meanings
- Within the Christian Church, a portable altar consecrated for use on unconsecrated surfaces.
- A raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar, suitable for holding objects; a predella or gradino.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superaltars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |