Associations to the word «Relic»
Noun
- Remains
- Canterbury
- Transept
- Aix
- Cistercian
- Lanka
- Templar
- Token
- Dharma
- Monument
- Ravenna
- Solemnity
- Church
- Abbess
- Niche
- Devotee
- Possessor
- Evangelist
- Archbishop
- Rome
- Wilfrid
- Byzantine
- Temple
- Cross
- Skull
- Epoch
- Sandal
- Hunter
- Padua
- Carving
- Civilization
- Tapestry
- Lance
- Museum
- Shrewsbury
- Preserve
- Trier
- Tabernacle
- Porcelain
- Augustine
- Vatican
- Damian
- Sri
- Sanctuary
- Forgery
- Pagan
- Gregory
- Christ
- St
- Mosaic
- Clergy
- Dedication
- Memorial
- Theft
- Legend
- Possession
- Incense
- Vestige
- Simeon
- Orthodox
- Benedict
- Grave
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
RELIC, noun. That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
RELIC, noun. Something old kept for sentimental reasons.
RELIC, noun. (religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
RELIC SUNDAY, noun. (now historical) A Sunday when a church's relics are especially venerated.
Dictionary definition
RELIC, noun. An antiquity that has survived from the distant past.
RELIC, noun. Something of sentimental value.
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