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chalice

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐˈlisɨ/ca·lí·ce

Definition

1

A sacred cup used in the Eucharist to hold the wine.

Usage examples

The priest raised the chalice during the mass.
The chalice was made of gold and very old.

Common combinations

holy chaliceraise the chalicegolden chalice