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baptistery Definition

bap·tis·tery (bap′tis tər ē, -trē)

noun pl. -·ter·ies

  1. a place, esp. a part of a church, used for baptizing
  2. a baptismal font or tank

Etymology: LL (Ec) baptisterium, baptismal font < L, place for bathing < Gr baptistērion < baptizein, baptize

baptistery Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • circular: This was abandoned in favor of a new arrangement of a very large porch, or narthex, with the circular baptistery.

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