predella

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
2. noun A carving or painting on this step.

Similar words

suppedaneum frontispiece prelude prothema stepstone forecloth antepagmentum prelusion prelectorship preface

Often followed by

of panels panel is and in are with to

Word family

predellas predelle