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reliquaire — meaning in English

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English meaning

reliquary noun A container to hold or display religious relics.

Senses

reliquaire is used for these senses in English:

hallows (archaic) The relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept.
reliquary (religion) A container to hold or display religious relics.

reliquary — full definition

noun A container to hold or display religious relics.
noun An object that sustains the memory of past people or events.
noun A person who owes a balance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.