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AMBONES

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There are 2 meanings of the word Ambones.

Ambones - as a noun

A raised platform in an early christian church, as well as in the eastern orthodox, oriental orthodox, and eastern catholic churches.

Example: "1918, ‘it will get better somehow,’ he thought, and went to the ambo. on going up the steps and turning to the right he saw the priest. — leo tolstoy, anna karenina, tr. louise & aylmer maude (oxford 1998, page 438)"

A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.

Example Sentences

"The ambones in the church were beautifully carved."
"During the sermon, the priest stood on the raised ambones."
"The historical cathedral had original ambones from the 15th century."
"The bishop greeted the crowd from the ambones."
"The ambones were adorned with intricate designs."
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Word Game Points

Is AMBONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ambones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMBONES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is AMBONES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambones is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMBONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is AMBONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambones is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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