Calice
/ˈkæl.ɪs/noun
A cup or goblet, especially one used in religious ceremonies.
Did you know?The 'calice' is not just a cup; in many ancient traditions, it symbolized the vessel of the soul, connecting the physical to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
calix
“a cup or goblet used in rituals.”
Old French
Old French
calice
“a ceremonial cup for the Eucharist.”
Middle English
Middle English
calice
“a drinking vessel, often used in church services.”
Modern English
English
calice
“a term for a cup, particularly in religious contexts.”