hag|i|o|scope

hag|i|o|scope
hag|i|o|scope «HAG ee uh skohp, HAY jee-», noun.
a small opening, cut through a chancel arch or wall, to give a view of the main altar to worshipers in an aisle or side chapel.
[< Greek hágios holy + English -scope]

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