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altarpiece

/'ɔltər,pis/

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noun
a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
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reredos

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screen

Definition that contains altarpiece

triptych art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
diptych a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)