calix — meaning in English

English meaning

• chalice noun A large ceremonial drinking cup, especially one used in religious rites such as Communion.
• cup noun A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking.

Senses

calix is used for these senses in English:

• cooking pot (cookware) any vessel (such as a saucepan), with or without a lid, used to cook food

cup — full definition

1. noun A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking.
2. noun A unit of volume used in cooking, roughly 237 mL in the US.
3. noun A trophy shaped like an oversized cup, or the competition it is awarded for.

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