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Definition of chalice

chalice

/ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
chal · ice
Plural:chalices
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chalice Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine.

Example

"The king raised his jeweled chalice to toast the victorious knights after the long campaign."

2

A consecrated cup used in Christian liturgical services to hold the sacramental wine during the Eucharist.

Example

"During the Mass, the priest carefully wiped the gold chalice with a linen purificator."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While a 'cup' refers to an everyday drinking vessel, 'chalice' is specifically reserved for formal, poetic, or highly sacred contexts, particularly referencing vessels used in religious liturgy.

• Rhymes for chalice

• Nearby Words

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chair
chalcedonyx
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chalk
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'chalice', derived from the Latin 'calix' meaning 'cup' or 'goblet', which shares a common Indo-European root with the Greek 'kylix'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalice
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