calice

Definitions of calice
  1. noun
    a drinking glass with a base and stem
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    type of:
    bicchiere
    a container for holding liquids while drinking
  2. noun
    (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
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    type of:
    riccio, rotolo
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  3. noun
    a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
    synonyms: coppa
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    type of:
    tazza
    a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
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