Word Meaning

apses definition and meaning

n. 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.
n. The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.
n. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept.

Crossword clues for apses

- A recess in church
- Altar recess
- Apes destroyed altar recess
- Apps announced for church area
- Church alcove
- Church part
- Church Recess
- Church space
- Domed end of church
- Domed or vaulted recess in a church which usually contains the altar
- East end of church
- Even campus men find a place in church
- Mushy peas for recess
- Part of a church
- Part of church
- Vaulted recess is a bit of a death trap, seriously
- Vaulted recess is a bit of a deathtrap, seriously
- Church recesses