1. The south side of the choir in a cathedral or church, traditionally occupied by the dean and canons.
Usage: ecclesiastical; chiefly British; often used in the phrase 'decani side'

Examples

• The decani side of the cathedral choir was reserved for the senior clergy.
• Singers on the decani side faced those on the cantoris side across the nave.
• The dean traditionally sat on the decani during services.
• In liturgical arrangements, decani and cantoris sides alternate in singing.
• The decani section of the choir was beautifully carved with medieval stonework.