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reredos

Syllabification: (rere·dos)
Pronunciation: /ˈrerəˌdäs, ˈri(ə)rə-/

Definition of reredos

noun (plural same)

Christian Church
  • an ornamental screen covering the wall at the back of an altar.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Old French areredos, from arere 'behind' + dos 'back'

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