retrochoir

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UK/ˈɹɛ.tɹəˌkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/US/ˈɹɛ.tɹəˌkwaɪɚ/

noun

Any extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapel.

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back-choir
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Meanings

nounretrochoir (plural retrochoirs)

plural retrochoirs · alternative retroquire

  1. architectureAny extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapel.
  2. architectureIn an apsidal church, all the space beyond the line of the back or eastern (see liturgical east) face of the altar.

Synonyms & antonyms

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back-choir

Origin

From retro- + choir.

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Translations

Polish ambit
  • ambitextension

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with retrochoir

firehigherpriorentirerequirebuyerhirewiresupplierempiredesiretireacquireinquireflyerdryerchoirinspireretireexpireshireaspiredireadmire
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Cite this entry
APA

retrochoir. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrochoir

MLA

“retrochoir.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrochoir. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrochoir,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrochoir.

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