Baldachin
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A structure in form of a canopy, sometimes supported bycolumns, and sometimes suspended from the roof or projecting from thewall; generally placed over an altar; as, the baldachin in St.Peter's.
Baldachin meaning & definition 1 of Baldachin.
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A ceremonial canopy of stone, metal, or fabric over an altar, throne, or doorway.
Baldachin meaning & definition 2 of Baldachin.