Antependiums

/ˌæntɪˈpɛndɪəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of antependium; multiple ornamental cloths or panels that hang in front of altars.

Etymology

Standard English plural of antependium, adding -s to the Latin singular form.

Kelly Says

Cathedral inventories from the medieval period often listed multiple antependiums for different liturgical seasons, with distinct colors and decorative schemes for Easter, Christmas, and other holy days.

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