martyrium
Americannoun
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a place where the relics of a martyr are kept.
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a church built above the tomb of a martyr or in honor of a martyr.
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Etymology
Origin of martyrium
From Late Latin, dating back to 1705–15; see origin at martyry
Example Sentences
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Through and down a little flight of steps, he reached a cellar which was the ancient martyrium where, of old, in time of war the ciborium was concealed.
From The Cathedral by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)
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