baptistery
baptistery
Definition
bap·tis·tery (bap′tis tər ē, -trē)
noun pl. -·ter·ies
- a place, esp. a part of a church, used for baptizing
- 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.
