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sedilia

The English word “sedilia” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A series of seats, typically three, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir, reserved for the use of officiating clergy.

Etymology

Latin, plural of sedile (“seat, bench”).

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