chapel

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    –noun
  1. A place of worship that is smaller than and subordinate to a church.
  2. A place of worship in an institution, such as a prison, college, or hospital.
  3. A recess or room in a church set apart for special or small services.
  4. A place of worship for those not belonging to an established church.
  5. The services held at a chapel: Students attend chapel each morning.
  6. Music A choir or orchestra connected with a place of worship at a royal court.
  7. A funeral home.
  8. A room in a funeral home used for conducting funeral services.

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/(chăpˈəl)/
ahd pronounces "chapel"
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  1. Middle English chapele, from Old French, from Medieval Latin capella, chapel, canopy, cape (perhaps from a shrine containing the cape of St. Martin of Tours), diminutive of capa, from Late Latin cappa, hooded cloak.
 

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