Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Cathedral
cathedral, adj. [noun modifier; Fr. < med. L. cathedralis, of or belonging to a bishop's seat.] (webplay: aisles).
- Sanctuary; chancel; large chapel; house of worship; beautiful church building; [fig.] hallowed; consecrated.
- Organ; church keyboard.
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