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fenestella

US // (ˌfɛnɪˈstɛlə) //

凤姐,凤仙花,凤尾草,凤仙楼

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural -lae

    • : RC Church a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
    • : ecclesiast a niche in the side wall of a chancel, in which the credence or piscina are set
    • : architect a small window or an opening in a wall

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • I had the privilege of examining the actual grave December 1, 1891, lowering myself from the fenestella under the altar.

  • Here we see the fenestella confessionis, by means of which pilgrims were allowed to behold and touch the venerable grave.

  • But Fenestella reverses the charge, contending that Terence was older than either of them.