parclose Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɑːkləʊz/
What Does Parclose Mean?
Parclose is a noun that means A partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church. It can also mean An enclosed area, especially one separated from the main body of a building by a screen or partition.
Word Facts for Parclose
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɑːkləʊz/ |
| Plural | parcloses |
Parclose Definition (Noun)
- A partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church.
- An enclosed area, especially one separated from the main body of a building by a screen or partition.
Noun
- The lower half of a garter with the buckle.
Synonyms of Parclose
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Parclose synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
parclose (plural parcloses)
Origin of Parclose
From Middle English parclose, perclose, from Old French parclos, perclose and others, Middle French parclose (“end, enclosure”), noun use of past participle of parclore (“to enclose”).