retroquire

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

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Meanings

nounretroquire (plural retroquires)

plural retroquires

  1. alternativeAlternative form of retrochoir.

    Synonyms: back-choir

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

From retro- + quire.

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Cite this entry
APA

retroquire. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroquire

MLA

“retroquire.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroquire. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retroquire,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroquire.

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