ciborium

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Pronunciation

IPA /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/

Noun

ciborium noun

A fixed vaulted canopy over a Christian altar, supported on four columns.
A covered receptacle for holding the consecrated wafers of the Eucharist.

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Synonyms

cyborium cilery catabasion cimborio corona cymatium cubiculum cradle cella celure cimbia candelabrum corb supercilium corbel table corbiculum

Associated

baldachin pyx altar chalice tabernacle curtains sacrament apse canopy eucharist basilica columns

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