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antechoir

[ an-tee-kwahyuhr ]
/ ˈæn tiˌkwaɪər /
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noun
an enclosed space in front of the choir of a church.
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Also called forechoir.

Origin of antechoir

First recorded in 1885–90; ante- + choir
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British Dictionary definitions for antechoir

antechoir
/ (ˈæntɪˌkwaɪə) /

noun
the part of a church in front of the choir, usually enclosed by screens, tombs, etc
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