noun Download 🔗Share A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar. Examples : "The morning sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows in the church's apse, illuminating the altar where the priest stood. " architecture building religion art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches. Examples : "In the ancient cathedral, the bishop sat on his throne within the apse. " architecture religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept. Examples : "The small church had an apse where they kept the bone relic of Saint Bartholomew on display. " architecture religion art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The nearest and furthest points to the centre of gravitational attraction for a body in orbit. More usually called an apsis. Examples : "Understanding the Earth's elliptical orbit requires grasping the concept of an apse, where the point furthest from the sun is called aphelion and the closest point is perihelion. " astronomy physics space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An aspen tree. Examples : "The strong wind rustled the leaves of the apse in the park. " plant nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
