▸ noun: (architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar. ▸ noun: The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches. ▸ noun: A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept. ▸ noun: (obsolete or dialectal) An aspen tree. ▸ noun: (astronomy, obsolete) Obsolete form of apsis.; The nearest and furthest points to the centre of gravitational attraction for a body in orbit. More usually called an apsis. [(architecture) A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church; an apse.]
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