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predella

pre·del·la [ prə déllə ] (plural pre·del·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. altar platform: the platform for an altar, or the step on which an altar rests

2. decorated base of altarpiece: the decorative base of an altarpiece, embellished with small paintings or sculptures

[Mid-19th century. < Italian, "stool"]
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