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reliquary

/ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does reliquary mean?

noun

A container or case for holding and displaying a relic, especially a saint's remains or a fragment of the True Cross. A vessel or box used to hold and preserve a relic.

Example

"The reliquary was a beautiful gold and silver box adorned with precious gems."

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