Preferred term
Reclinatori
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- It refers to a type of furniture with a low surface to support the knees and a high surface to rest the arms on. It acts as a prayer cabinet.It may be fitted with a desk-like support for opening prayer books and, sometimes, a compartment for storing them. There are those for kneeling only and those that are combined with a seat. They can be found in private chambers, including chapels, bedrooms and studies. By extension, they are also known as kneeling furniture.
Broader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- kneeling chair
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Catalan
- Reclinatori
- genuflectori
Spanish
- Reclinatorio
- propiciatorio
URI
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