alms box

/ɑ(l)mz bɑks/
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Other forms: alms boxes

Definitions of alms box
  1. noun
    box for collecting alms, especially one in a church
    synonyms: mite box, poor box
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    type of:
    box
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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