- (n.) In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.
- (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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