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baldachin

/ˈbɔːldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/

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noun

Baldachin, Brokat

A rich, embroidered brocade used for clothing in the Middle Ages, the web being gold and the woof silk.

Examples :

"Although no longer worn in everyday life, a fragment of baldachin, shimmering with gold and silk, provided a valuable glimpse into the luxurious fabrics of the medieval period for the textile students. "

Obwohl er nicht mehr im Alltag getragen wird, gewährte ein Fragment eines Baldachins, das mit Gold und Seide schimmerte, den Textilstudenten einen wertvollen Einblick in die luxuriösen Stoffe des Mittelalters.

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noun

Baldachin, Himmel

A canopy suspended over an altar or throne, originally made of this fabric; a ciborium.

Examples :

"The priest stood beneath the magnificent baldachin, the ornate canopy, during the church service. "

Der Priester stand während des Gottesdienstes unter dem prächtigen Baldachin, dem kunstvollen Himmel.

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noun

Baldachin, Ziborium

A building in form of a canopy, or a crown supported by pillars for the covering of an altar; a canopy carried over the host in Roman Catholic countries.

Examples :

"During the outdoor wedding, the altar stood beneath a beautiful baldachin, protecting the priest and the couple from the harsh sun. "

Während der Trauung im Freien stand der Altar unter einem wunderschönen Baldachin, der den Priester und das Paar vor der grellen Sonne schützte.

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