RELIQUARY

reliquary. Reliquary, n. a shrine or casket kept for relics

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Rel″i‐qua‐ry (r?l″?–kw?–r?), n.; pl. -ries (–rĭz). [[LL. reliquiarium, reliquiare: cf. F. reliquaire. See Relic.]] A depositary, often a small box or casket, in which relics are kept.