- New York Times Crossword
- May 23 2023
- Basilica recess
Basilica recess
We have found the following answers matching the query 'Basilica recess' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Basilica recess crossword clue was last seen on May 23 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword.
Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher | 99% | APSE | Basilica recess | New York Times |
20% | APSES | Basilica recesses | LA Times |
Definition
• | A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the east end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied by seats for the bishop and clergy. |
• | The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches. |
• | A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept. |
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- New York Times: May 23, 2023
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