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English noun: altar

1. altar (artifact) the table in Christian churches where communion is given


Synonymscommunion table, Lord's table


Broader (hypernym)table

2. altar (artifact) a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made


Broader (hypernym)construction, structure


Narrower (hyponym)high altar









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