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iconostasis

noun/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.stəsɪs/

definition

a screen or partition in a church that separates the sanctuary from the nave, often adorned with icons

example

The ornate iconostasis in the Orthodox church was adorned with beautiful artwork depicting various saints.

synonyms
screenpartitiondivider
word origin — derived from the Greek word 'ikonostasion', which is a combination of 'ikon' meaning 'icon' and 'stasis' meaning 'stand' or 'place'.

iconostasis, pandect, tintinnabulation, cunctator, oesophagus: meanings and examples

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  1. iconostasis · noun/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.stəsɪs/

    a screen or partition in a church that separates the sanctuary from the nave, often adorned with icons

    The ornate iconostasis in the Orthodox church was adorned with beautiful artwork depicting various saints.

    Synonyms: screen, partition, divider

    Origin: derived from the Greek word 'ikonostasion', which is a combination of 'ikon' meaning 'icon' and 'stasis' meaning 'stand' or 'place'.

  2. pandect · noun/ˈpæn.dɛkt/

    a comprehensive collection or digest of laws or legal principles

    The legal scholars studied the ancient pandect to understand the roots of modern jurisprudence.

    Synonyms: compendium, digest, summary

    Origin: from Latin 'pandectus', from Greek 'pandektēs' meaning 'comprehensive', from 'pan-' (all) + 'dechesthai' (to receive)

  3. tintinnabulation · noun/ˌtɪn.tɪ.næb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

    the ringing or sounding of bells

    As I walked through the quaint village, the soft tintinnabulation of the church bells filled the air, creating a serene atmosphere.

    Synonyms: ringing, peal, chime

    Origin: Early 19th century, from Latin 'tintinnabulum', meaning 'bell'

  4. cunctator · noun/kʌŋkˈteɪtər/

    one who delays or procrastinates

    As a persistent cunctator, his habit of delaying important decisions often frustrated his colleagues.

    Synonyms: procrastinator, dawdler, laggard

    Origin: Latin 'cunctator', from 'cunctari' meaning 'to delay or hesitate'

  5. oesophagus · noun/ɪˈsɑfɪɡəs/

    the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach

    When swallowing, food travels down the oesophagus before reaching the stomach.

    Synonyms: gullet, esophagus

    Origin: from Middle English 'esophagus', from Latin 'oesophagus', from Greek 'oisophagos', meaning 'that which carries food'.