From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Religionreliquaryrel‧i‧qua‧ry /ˈreləkwəri $ -kweri/ noun (plural reliquaries) [countable] technicalRRa container for religiousobjects that are related to holy peopleExamples from the Corpusreliquary• He clung to the thought as to a talisman, or a reliquary of supernatural power.• There is a fine early 18Caltarfrontal and some arm reliquaries on the altar.• The relicreposes in a glass-fronted reliquary beneath a side altar of the same church in which it was first interred.• One way of showing them respect was to enclose them in reliquaries and enrich these with precioussubstances.• Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximum in separatereliquaries for exposition.• In the casket was found a small reliquary which contained the heart of the Saint.• The red velvetbackground of the reliquary is studded with precious gems and valuableornamentsdonated by her gratefulclients.• The reliquary was a fine specimen of that type of art and of very good quality and in fine condition.Originreliquary(1600-1700)Frenchreliquaire, from Latinreliquiae; → RELIC