altar
al‧tar /ˈɔːltə $ ˈɒːltər/
noun [countable]
a crucifix above the high altar (=the main altar in a church)
The victim was tied to a sacrificial altar.
2. the area furthest from the entrance of a church, where the priest or minister stands
al‧tar /ˈɔːltə $ ˈɒːltər/
noun [countable] Date: 1000-1100
Language: Latin
Origin: altare
1. a holy table or surface used in religious ceremonies:Language: Latin
Origin: altare
2. the area furthest from the entrance of a church, where the priest or minister stands