superaltar

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ altar.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsupɚˌɔltɚ/
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ˈsupɚˌɑltɚ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈs(j)uːpəɹˌɔːltə/

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Noun

superaltar (plural superaltars)

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.