Definition

A small desk or piece of furniture designed for kneeling and praying.

Example

She placed her hands on the priedieu as she prayed quietly.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful priedieu at the church yesterday.

Really? What did it look like?

It was made of dark wood and had intricate carvings.

That sounds lovely! I’d love to see it in person.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Priedieu comes from the Old French 'prier' (meaning to pray) and 'dieu' (meaning God). The word refers to a prayer desk or kneeler used in Christian worship, symbolizing a place to pray to God.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special place where you 'pray' ('prier') to 'God' ('dieu') — that's what a priedieu is, a prayer desk.

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