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Etymology · Ancient Greek

ἁψίς

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἁψίς, most common first.

apseThe rounded east (liturgical east) end of a church that contains or is behind the altar.
apsisA recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church.
synapsidPertaining to the class Synapsida of animals which have an opening low in the skull roof behind each eye, leaving a bony arch beneath each.