noun

altarpiece

altarpiece

The church is famous for its beautiful altarpiece.

The church is famous for its beautiful altarpiece.

((an altarpiece)) A work of art set above and behind an altar. The church is famous for its beautiful altarpiece.

Synonyms: reredos, retable

From 'altar' + 'piece'. A piece of art for an altar.

Imagine a beautiful 'piece' of art placed on a church 'altar'.

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