Definition for CAL'ICE

CAL'ICE, n. [L. calix; Fr. calice; Sax. calic, a cup; Gr. κυλιξ. It is usually written chalice; but incorrectly.]

A cup; appropriately, a communion cup, or vessel used to administer the wine in the sacrament of the Lord's supper. It is used by the Roman Catholics in the mass.

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