Meaning of ciborium | Babel Free
/sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/Definitions
- A fixed vaulted canopy over a Christian altar, supported on four columns.
- A covered receptacle for holding the consecrated wafers of the Eucharist.
Equivalents
Examples
“Michael came after her, solemnly bearing the teapot like a ciborium.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.