retrochoir

American

[re-truh-kwahy^uhr] / ˈrɛ trəˌkwaɪər /

noun

that part of a church behind the choir or the main altar.

retrochoir British

/ ˈrɛtrəʊˌkwaɪə /

noun

the space in a large church or cathedral behind the high altar

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Etymology

Origin of retrochoir

From the Medieval Latin word retrōchorus, dating back to 1840–50. See retro-, choir

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retrochoir

The architecture throughout the retrochoir is Early Decorated.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Percy Addleshaw

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