riddel

A priest stands before the riddel on the altar.

Definition

1. Noun (religion):
   • Altar curtain: "riddel" (also spelled ridel) refers to a curtain or hanging used to cover or decorate an altar, especially in a Christian liturgical context.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The priest drew the riddel aside before the consecration. (The altar curtain was moved to reveal the altar.)
  • The church's riddel was embroidered with gold thread. (The altar hanging was richly decorated.)

Advanced Usage

• "riddel cloth": a specific type of altar hanging.

  • The riddel cloth was replaced for the Easter season. (The altar curtain was changed for the holiday.)

• "riddel post": a structural element supporting an altar curtain.

  • The riddel posts were carved from oak. (The pillars holding the curtain were made of oak.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ridel (n): an alternative spelling of "riddel".

  • The ridel was woven from fine linen. (The altar curtain was made of high-quality fabric.)

• Altar cloth (n): a general term for fabric covering an altar, often synonymous with "riddel" in some traditions.

Synonyms

• Altar hanging: a decorative cloth placed on or near an altar.
• Curtain: a piece of fabric used to cover or screen an area.

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms are associated with "riddel" due to its specialized religious usage.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (No phrasal verbs are formed with "riddel" as it is a noun.)