transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈde-lə ]
noun
Etymology: Italian, footrest, altar step, predella, from Langobardic (Germanic language of the Lombards) * predel-, *pretel-, lath, board; akin to Old High German bret board, bort plank, ship's side — more at board
Date: 1853
: the base of an altarpiece ; especially : one containing decorated panels depicting scenes related to the main panel or panels