chalices

Meanings

• noun

  A large, usually ornate, cup or goblet, often having a stem and foot and used for holding liquids, especially during religious ceremonies.

• noun

  A cup used for drinking from in the Christian Eucharist.

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Synonyms

goblet

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Rhymes

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palaces , maces , graces

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Variants

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chalice , chalices

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Etymology

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From Old French calice, from Latin calix 'cup, chalice'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chalice' comes from the Latin word 'calix', meaning 'cup'.

2. In some Christian denominations, the chalice is passed around the congregation during communion for the laity to drink from.

3. The chalice is a common symbol in heraldry and can be found on coats of arms of various families and institutions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eucharist: A Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated by a priest and consumed by the faithful as the body and blood of Christ.

2. Holy Grail: A legendary artifact from Arthurian legend, believed to grant eternal life or other divine blessings. It is often depicted as a chalice.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, the chalice is used during the Eucharist to hold the wine. In Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, the chalice is usually made of precious metals, such as gold or silver. The chalice is often used as a symbol of the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend.

How to Memorize "chalices"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate cup with a stem and foot, used for religious ceremonies such as the Eucharist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chalice' with the Christian Eucharist and the image of a large, ornate cup used during religious ceremonies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'CHALICE' stands for 'Cup Held And Lifted In Ceremonies Everywhere'.

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