Meaning of the word retable in English
What does retable mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
retable
US /ˈrɛtəbl/
UK /ˈrɛtəbl/
Noun
a shelf or screen above and behind an altar, typically decorated with religious carvings or paintings
Example:
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The church's main altar was adorned with a magnificent carved wooden retable.
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Art historians studied the intricate details of the medieval retable.