chalice
Chalice (noun) means a large ceremonial drinking cup, especially one used in religious rites such as Communion. Example: “The priest raised the chalice during Mass.”
How to use chalice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ceremonial cup, most often associated with Christian ritual.
Word forms
chalices plural
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The priest raised the _____ during Mass.
Etymology
From Old French chalice, from Latin calix ("cup") — a distant relative of the word "calyx."
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What does “chalice” mean?
The word “chalice” means a large ceremonial drinking cup, especially one used in religious rites such as Communion. In plain terms, a ceremonial cup, most often associated with Christian ritual.
How do you pronounce “chalice”?
“Chalice” is pronounced CHAL-ihs (/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “chalice” in a sentence?
Here is “chalice” used in a sentence: “The priest raised the chalice during Mass.”
What part of speech is “chalice”?
“Chalice” is a noun.
Where does the word “chalice” come from?
The word “chalice” comes from Latin. From Old French chalice, from Latin calix ("cup") — a distant relative of the word "calyx.".