Feretory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Feretory is a noun meaning A receptacle that houses relics of saints.
Meaning
A receptacle that houses relics of saints.
More Meanings
- An area of a church where relics are kept.
Example Sentences
His remains were placed inside a new and rich feretory, on a platform behind the high altar.
Word Forms
- feretories
- feretry
Synonyms for feretory
Depending on context, synonyms include reliquary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apse, shrine, reliquary, reliquaire, retable, repository.
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