chalice

Alternative forms

• calice

Etymology

From Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French chalice, collateral form of calice, borrowed from Latin calix, calicem (“cup”), from Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux). Doublet of calyx.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/

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Noun

chalice (plural chalices)

1. A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.
   • 1612, William Shakespeare, Macbeth (First Folio), act 1, scene 7,

     This euen-handed Iuſtice

     Commends th'Ingredience of our poyſon'd Challice

     To our owne lips.

Anagrams

• caliche

Alternative forms

• calice

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin calix, calicem.

Noun

chalice m (oblique plural chalices, nominative singular chalices, nominative plural chalice)

1. chalice