parclose
/ˈpɑrˌkloʊz/
noun
- A screen or partition, especially one in a church that separates the chancel from the nave or a chapel from the main body of the church.
- The old stone church had a beautifully carved wooden parclose separating the altar from the congregation.
- The parclose was decorated with images of saints, making it both a functional divider and a piece of art.
- During the tour, the guide pointed out the intricate ironwork of the parclose that dated back to the 15th century.