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noun/æps/
Frequency rank: #19,440 most common English word
Meaning
A semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, typically at the east end, with a domed or vaulted roof.
Example sentence
The medieval cathedral featured apse at its eastern end, creating a semicircular space for the altar.
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