calice

Definitions of calice
  1. noun
    a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
    synonyms: coupe
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    type of:
    coupe
    a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
  2. noun
    dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
    synonyms: gousse
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    types:
    coquille, écale
    the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
    type of:
    enveloppe
    outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
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