antechoir

/ˈæntiˌkwaɪər/
noun
  1. The part of a church or cathedral in front of the choir, often where the choir stalls begin.
    • The choir processed through the antech choir to their seats.
    • Visitors admired the intricate stonework in the antech choir of the cathedral.
    • The antech choir was decorated with carved wooden screens.
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