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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dossal

/dɒsəl/ noun · British & US
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What does dossal mean?

noun

A decorative hanging in a church, typically a tapestry or embroidered cloth, often depicting a scene from the Bible. In architecture, a dossal is a hanging or a screen, often decorated with tapestry or other ornaments.

Example

"The church's dossal was a beautiful example of medieval embroidery, depicting the story of the Nativity."

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