单词 | chapel |
释义 | chap·el ![]() n. 1. a. A place of worship that is smaller than and subordinate to a church. b. A place of worship in an institution, such as a prison, college, or hospital. c. A recess or room in a church set apart for special or small services. d. A place of worship for those not belonging to an established church. e. The services held at a chapel: Students attend chapel each morning. 2. Music A choir or orchestra connected with a place of worship at a royal court. 3. a. A funeral home. b. A room in a funeral home used for conducting funeral services. [Middle English chapele, from Old French, from Medieval Latin capella, chapel, canopy, cape (perhaps from a shrine containing the cape of St. Martin of Tours), diminutive of capa, from Late Latin cappa, hooded cloak.] |
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