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retrochoir Eccl.|ˈriːtrəʊ-, ˈrɛtrəʊkwaɪə(r)|
[ad. med.L. retrochorus (Du Cange): see retro- and choir.]
That part of a cathedral or large church which lies behind the high altar.
1848B. Webb Cont. Ecclesiol. 24 It is cruciform, with an apse, but has no retrochoir or choir-aisles. 1849Freeman Archit. 412 That most exquisite and lovely retrochoir at Peterborough. 1889Athenæum 16 Mar. 352/1 The pavement of the retro-choir..is being relaid preparatory to the use of that portion of the Minster. |