relic
US /ˈrel.ɪk/
UK /ˈrel.ɪk/
1.
reliquia, cimelio
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
:
•
The old sword was a relic from the medieval era.
La vecchia spada era una reliquia dell'era medievale.
•
This ancient manuscript is a precious relic.
Questo antico manoscritto è una preziosa reliquia.
2.
reliquia
a part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence
:
•
The church displayed a sacred relic of Saint Peter.
La chiesa esponeva una sacra reliquia di San Pietro.
•
Pilgrims traveled far to venerate the holy relics.
I pellegrini viaggiarono lontano per venerare le sacre reliquie.