ciborium

Definition

A fixed vaulted canopy over a Christian altar, supported on four columns.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin cibōrium (“drinking-cup”), from Ancient Greek κιβώριον (kibṓrion, “the Egyptian water-lily’s cupulate seed pod”, or “a drinking-cup fashioned therefrom”). Doublet of cimborio.

Example Sentences

• "Michael came after her, solemnly bearing the teapot like a ciborium."