chancel

Significat (anglès)

The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈtʃɑːnsəl/

Etimologia (anglès)

From Old French chancel. Doublet of cancellus.