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reredos

/ˈrɪə.rɪ.dɒs/

/ˈrɪr.ɪ.dɔs/

reredosnoun

reredoses

/ˈrɪə.rɪ.dɒs/

/ˈrɪr.ɪ.dɔs/

Translations

алтарная преграда

The church's reredos was beautifully carved and painted.

Алтарная преграда в церкви была красиво вырезана и раскрашена.

Additional translations

задняя стена алтаря

иконостас

Definitions

An ornamental screen or partition wall behind an altar in a church, often richly decorated.

The church's reredos was intricately carved with scenes from the Bible.

Any ornamental screen, paneling, or decoration placed at the back of a piece of furniture, a dais, or other important feature, especially when richly carved or embellished.

The manor's dining room featured a magnificent oak reredos behind the sideboard.

Synonyms

altarpiece

decorative panel

retable

screen