predella
predella · predellas · predelle
A raised step near the base of a Christian altarA raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
/pɹɪˈdɛlə/
Meaning
2 sensesA raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
A carving or painting on this step.
Origin
Borrowed from Italian predella, from Lombardic pretil.Borrowed from Italian predella, from Lombardic pretil.
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Forms
plural: predellas / predelleWord family
1 related wordsRelatedsuperaltar
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular