aquamanile

/ækwəˈmænaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A container, typically of metal, used in the Middle Ages to hold holy water for baptism

“The aquamanile on the altar was intricately decorated with gold and gems.”

Synonyms

  • baptismal font
  • holy water vessel

Antonyms

  • profane container
  • secular water holder