retrochoir

[ re-truh-kwahyuhr ]

noun

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

retrochoir

/ ˈrɛtrəʊˌkwaɪə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of retrochoir¹

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

Example Sentences

The architecture throughout the retrochoir is Early Decorated.

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