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Word: Baldachin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting a rich brocade of silk and gold thread): from Italian baldacchino, from Baldacco ‘Baghdad’, place of origin of the brocade
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbaldəkɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a ceremonial canopy of stone, metal, or fabric over an altar, throne, or doorway.
Short Definition:ceremonial canopy of stone, metal
Variant Forms:
- baldaquin
- baldacchino
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