chalice

US /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
UK /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
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calice

a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine and often richly ornamented

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The king drank from a golden chalice.
Le roi but dans un calice d'or.
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The ancient chalice was adorned with precious jewels.
L'ancien calice était orné de pierres précieuses.
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calice

the cup used in the Christian service of Holy Communion

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The priest raised the chalice during the Eucharist.
Le prêtre a levé le calice pendant l'Eucharistie.
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The congregation received communion from the sacred chalice.
La congrégation a reçu la communion du calice sacré.