Reliquiar

dasNoun

reliquary

English translations

  1. 01

    reliquary

Word details

German meaning
Ein Reliquiar ist ein Behälter zur Aufbewahrung von Reliquien, oft von Heiligen.
English meaning
Reliquary
Synonym
Schrein, Reliquienschrein
German example
Das Reliquiar enthielt Knochen des Heiligen.
English example
The reliquary contained bones of the saint.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Reliquiar
Plural Form
die Reliquiare

Example sentences with “Reliquiar”

  1. Das Reliquiar steht in der Schatzkammer. (The reliquary is in the treasury.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Reliquiar' neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das).