communion cup
nounEcclesiastical.
a chalice from which a communicant drinks.
Origin of communion cup
1First recorded in 1635–45
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How to use communion cup in a sentence
Now in the year 1562 the size of the bowl was greatly enlarged, and the “communion cup” took the place of the “Massing chalice.”
English Villages | P. H. DitchfieldSyphilis has been known to have been caught from using the church communion cup.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) | W. Grant HagueWouldst thou think him to be profane that should make a stable of the church, and should feed his swine with the communion cup?
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) | Richard BaxterSpeak up, and tell if thou know'st aught of the communion cup and dish, or it will be the worse for thee.
Under the Storm | Charlotte M. YongeBut I should like to present this chapel with a communion cup.
The Pagan's Cup | Fergus Hume
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