Cathedral recess Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CATHEDRAL (noun)
1. the principal Christian church building of a bishop’s diocese
2. any large and important church
RECESS (noun)
1. a small concavity
2. a state of abeyance or suspended business
RECESS (verb)
1. close at the end of a session
2. make a recess in

Hint 3: Anagram

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