"benitier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: benitiers [plural]
Etymology: From French bénitier, from Latin benedictarium, benedictus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|bénitier}} French bénitier, {{der|en|la|benedictarium}} Latin benedictarium Head templates: {{en-noun}} benitier (plural benitiers)
  1. (Christianity) The vase or vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches. Wikipedia link: Holy water font Categories (topical): Christianity Synonyms: stoup Translations (holy water font): kropenka [feminine] (Czech)

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