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  [aps]
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–noun
1. Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used esp. at the end of a choir in a church.
2. Astronomy. an apsis.
Origin:
1815–25; var. of apsis

Related forms:
ap⋅si⋅dal  [ap-si-dl] , adjective
ap⋅si⋅dal⋅ly, adverb
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  1. Architecture A usually semicircular or polygonal, often vaulted recess, especially the termination of the sanctuary end of a church.

  2. Astronomy An apsis.


[Variant of apsis.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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