Reliquary

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlɪˌkwɛri/

Definitions of reliquary

noun a container for relics, especially sacred relics

Example Sentences

A1 A reliquary is a container used to hold relics of saints.

A2 The reliquary was beautifully decorated with intricate designs.

B1 The reliquary from the medieval period is now on display in the museum.

B2 The reliquary contained a piece of bone believed to be from a famous saint.

C1 The reliquary was carefully examined by experts to determine its authenticity.

C2 The reliquary was said to have healing powers according to ancient legends.

Examples of reliquary in a Sentence

formal The reliquary contained the sacred relics of the saint.

informal They found the reliquary hidden in the old church.

slang I heard there's some cool stuff in that reliquary.

figurative Her heart was like a reliquary, holding onto memories of the past.

Grammatical Forms of reliquary

• past tense: reliquaried
• plural: reliquaries
• comparative: more reliquary
• superlative: most reliquary
• present tense: reliquaries
• future tense: will reliquary
• perfect tense: have reliquaried
• continuous tense: is reliquarying
• singular: reliquary
• positive degree: reliquary
• infinitive: to reliquary
• gerund: reliquarying
• participle: reliquaried

Origin and Evolution of reliquary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reliquary' originated from the Latin word 'reliquiarius', which means 'of a relic'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a container for relics or sacred objects in medieval Christianity, the term 'reliquary' has evolved to also encompass any container or shrine used to hold religious artifacts or remains of saints.