chalice

US /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
UK /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
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1.

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.
Il re bevve da un calice d'oro.
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The ancient chalice was adorned with precious jewels.
L'antico calice era adornato con gioielli preziosi.
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2.

calice

the cup used in the Christian service of Holy Communion

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The priest raised the chalice during the Eucharist.
Il sacerdote sollevò il calice durante l'Eucaristia.
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The congregation received communion from the sacred chalice.
La congregazione ricevette la comunione dal sacro calice.