"encolpium" meaning in All languages combined

See encolpium on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: encolpia [plural], encolpiums [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|encolpia|s}} encolpium (plural encolpia or encolpiums)
  1. A reliquary that is worn suspended from the neck like a medallion. Synonyms: encolpion, enkolpion
    Sense id: en-encolpium-en-noun-vxsfLuaa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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