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rel·i·quary
I. \ˈreləˌkwerē, -ri\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: French reliquaire, from Medieval Latin reliquiarium, from reliquia relic + Latin -arium -ary — more at relic
: a casket, shrine, or container for keeping or exhibiting relics
II. adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin reliquia relic + English -ary
: of, relating to, or serving as relics
< reliquary case >
< the general tendency … was towards a circular form for devotional and reliquary pendants — Joan Evans > |