baptistry
/'bæptistri/ Cách viết khác : (baptistery) /'bæptistri/
Definition
- Noun:
- A basin or font used for baptism: A "baptistry" is a receptacle, typically a large bowl or pool, that holds water for the Christian sacrament of baptism.
- A part of a church containing the baptismal font: In architecture, a "baptistry" can also refer to the area or separate chapel within a church building where baptisms are performed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The ancient stone baptistry in the cathedral is carved from a single block of marble.
- The priest poured water from the baptistry over the infant's head.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Architectural Context: In early Christian and medieval architecture, a baptistry was often a separate, centrally-planned building near a cathedral.
- The Baptistry of St. John in Florence is famous for its magnificent doors.
Variants and Related Words
- Baptistery (noun): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- The guide explained the history of the ancient baptistery.
Synonyms
- Font: A basin, often of stone, holding water for baptism.
- Baptismal font: The specific term for the receptacle used in the baptism ceremony.
Noun
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bowl for baptismal water
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