altar
51altar — In the Christian tradition, this word (seemingly derived from the Latin altus, meaning high, as an altar is usually a raised platform or table, where gifts are offered to God or where sacrifices are made) refers to the table used for the… …
52altar — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English alter, from Old English altar, from Latin altare; probably akin to Latin adolēre to burn up Date: before 12th century 1. a usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered… …
53Altar — A cubical table placed in the midst of the sanctuary on which the Holy Sacrifice is offered (the Lord s Body and Blood). Around the altar there is four pillars that end up with a dome called ciborium or canopy. The altar symbolizes the Lord Jesus …
54Altar — Original name in latin Altar Name in other language Altar State code MX Continent/City America/Hermosillo longitude 30.71626 latitude 111.83653 altitude 420 Population 6193 Date 2012 08 04 …
55Altar — Al|tar 〈m.; Gen.: s, Pl.: tä|re〉 Opferstein, Opferstätte, block od. tischartiger Platz zur Darbietung von Opfern [Etym.: <ahd. altari, altar(e), altre, alter, engl. altar <lat. altare »Opfertisch«] …
56altar — UK [ˈɔːltə(r)] / US [ˈɔltər] noun [countable] Word forms altar : singular altar plural altars a special table where religious ceremonies are performed, especially in a Christian church …
57Altar — der Altar, ä e (Mittelstufe) erhöhter, einem Tisch ähnlicher Aufbau oder hoher Block für religiöse Handlungen Beispiel: Er kniete vor dem Altar nieder …
58Altar — 1. Altartisch, Gottestisch; (geh.): Tisch des Herrn; (kath. Kirche): Mensa. 2. Opferstätte; (Archäol., Völkerk.): Brandopferstätte. * * * Altar,der:1.〈erhöhterAufbauinchristl.Kirchen〉Gottestisch·Opfertisch·Gnadentisch·TischdesHerrn(Rel)–2.mitjmdm …
59altar — m ( es/ as) altar [L] …
60altar — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. communion or Lord s table; shrine. See temple. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. altar table, Communion table, shrine, chantry, tabernacle, baptismal font, reredos, sacrificial stone, platform, elevation for… …
