reredos
/ˈrɪədɒs
/noun (plural same) Christian Church
An ornamental screen covering the wall at the back of an altar.Among the main features of the interior are the magnificent rood screen, reredos and font canopy of Frosterley marble....
- The sanctuary is emphasised by marble steps, a stone reredos and an altar enriched with candlesticks and an impressive blue enamelled altar cross.
- Facing the altar, the reredos overwhelm the viewer's vision with rows upon rows of imposing carved saints and prophets.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Old French areredos, from arere 'behind' + dos 'back'.
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