absis
n.n. a small, curved part of a building that sticks out from the main wall. It is often used to hold a window or a door.
n. a projecting part of a building, typically curved or polygonal, that forms a bay or contains an opening. Often used in architectural contexts to describe the structure of a facade.
The old church has a beautiful stone absis.
Architects often use an absis to create a focal point for a building's entrance.
The restoration of the medieval cathedral revealed the intricate carvings hidden within the original absis, which had been obscured by centuries of soot and neglect.
Last updated May 18, 2026