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reliquary

UK
/ˈrɛlɪkwəri/
US
/ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

Translations

reliquarynoun
reliquaries
pl
UK
/ˈrɛlɪkwəri/
US
/ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/
The church displayed a reliquary containing the saint's bones.
В церкви выставили реликварий с костями святого.
Synonyms
shrine
repository
container
casket
tomb
reliquaryadjective
UK
/ˈrɛl.ɪ.kwəri/
US
/ˈrɛl.ɪˌkwɛri/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "reliquary box".

Definitions

reliquarynoun
A container or shrine in which sacred relics are kept.
The ancient reliquary housed the bones of a revered saint.
Figuratively, any place, object, or collection regarded with reverence because of its historic or sacred associations.
The dusty archive became a reliquary of forgotten stories.
reliquaryadjective
Relating to or serving as a receptacle for sacred relics.
Pilgrims knelt before the reliquary altar and offered prayers.
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