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hagioscope

(hag′ē ə skōp′, hā′jē-)

noun

a narrow opening in an inside wall of a medieval church to let those in a side aisle, or transept, see the main altar

Origin: hagio- + -scope

See hagioscope in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small opening in an interior wall of a church, enabling those in the transept to view the main altar.

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hagˌi·o·scopˈic (-skŏpˈĭk) adjective

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