(n)French composer (born in Italy) who was the court composer to Louis XIV and founded the national French opera (1632-1687), Syn.Giambattista Lulli, Lulli, Jean Baptiste Lully
{ n.; pl.BaptisteriesBaptistries [ L. baptisterium, Gr. baptisth`rion: cf. F. baptistère. ] (Arch.) (a) In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services. Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near. (b) A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services. [ 1913 Webster ]