Definition of APSIDES

apsides

Meanings

Noun

  • a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
  • plural of apside
  • plural of apsis
  • plural of apse

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek [Term?] (“apsides”) (plural form), from Ancient Greek ἁψίς (hapsís) (singular form)
* apside + -s

Synonyms

apse, apsis

Scrabble Score: 10

apsides is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
apsides is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apsides is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

apsides is a valid Words With Friends word