reliquary

[US]/'relɪkwərɪ/
[UK]/'rɛlɪkwɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. un contenitore usato per conservare oggetti sacri o reliquie, come ossa o frammenti di santi.
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Example Sentences

The reliquary contained ancient artifacts.

Il reliquiario conteneva manufatti antichi.

The reliquary was made of gold and adorned with precious gems.

Il reliquiario era fatto d'oro ed era adornato con gemme preziose.

The reliquary was discovered buried in the ruins of the old church.

Il reliquiario è stato scoperto seppellito tra le rovine della vecchia chiesa.

The reliquary is believed to hold the remains of a saint.

Si ritiene che il reliquiario contenga le spoglie di un santo.

The reliquary was carefully preserved in a museum.

Il reliquiario è stato conservato con cura in un museo.

The reliquary was a symbol of religious devotion.

Il reliquiario era un simbolo di devozione religiosa.

The reliquary was adorned with intricate carvings.

Il reliquiario era decorato con intagli intricati.

The reliquary was passed down through generations of the royal family.

Il reliquiario è stato tramandato di generazione in generazione nella famiglia reale.

The reliquary was believed to have healing powers.

Si riteneva che il reliquiario avesse poteri curativi.

The reliquary was the centerpiece of the cathedral's display.

Il reliquiario era il fulcro dell'esposizione della cattedrale.

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