Word Meaning

Meaning of apses

- 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.

Crossword clue 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