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apsidal

  • a word derived from apse.
  • a word derived from apsis.

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It forms a nave with side aisles of three bays, and an apsidal chancel, lighted by narrow deeply splayed slits.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

Here we see a noble ground-plan, consisting of nave with aisles, transepts, central lantern and chevet, consisting of an apsidal choir, with a surrounding aisle and chapels opening into it at intervals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

The chapels are more often square than apsidal, and are always surmounted by a complete dome, a peculiarity not found out of Egypt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

Here to the east is the apsidal chapel known as St. Catharine's.

From Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by Conybeare, Edward

It harmonizes so well with the semi-circular arches and the apsidal termination of the chancel.

From Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church by Field, Walter

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