baldachin

/'bɔ:ldəkin/ Cách viết khác : (baldaquin) /'bɔ:ldəkin/

Thân thiện

A priest stands beneath the ornate baldachin during the ceremony.

Definition

Noun: 1. An ornamental canopy: A baldachin is a permanent architectural structure, often made of stone, wood, or metal, that forms a canopy. It is typically supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall. Its most common and traditional use is over an altar, throne, or tomb to signify importance and provide a focal point.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• Architectural Context: The term is used almost exclusively in architectural, historical, and religious contexts to describe a specific type of fixed, decorative canopy, distinguishing it from temporary cloth canopies or simple fabric drapes.
• Symbolic Function: A baldachin often serves a symbolic purpose, marking a place of honor, reverence, or authority within a space.

Variants and Related Words

• Baldaquin: An alternative, less common spelling of "baldachin."
• Ciborium: In ecclesiastical architecture, this is a near-synonym, also referring to a canopy over an altar, often supported by columns. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, though "ciborium" can also refer to a covered chalice.
• Canopy: A more general term for any overhead covering. A baldachin is a specific, often elaborate type of canopy.

Synonyms

• Canopy
• Ciborium (in specific architectural contexts)
• Pavilion (in a broader, less technical sense for a decorative structure)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the word "baldachin." Its usage is technical and descriptive.

Học thuật

Noun

1. ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)