altar
al.tar \'o.l-t*r\ n [ME alter, fr. OE altar, fr. L altare; akin to L adole-] often attrib re to burn up 1: a usu. raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or ince nse is burned in worship 2: a usu. enclosed table used in consecrating the eucharistic elements or a s a center of worship or ritual