Definitions

1. noun

A container or shrine for holding or displaying relics, especially of saints or martyrs.

“The relics of the saint were kept in a beautifully crafted reliquary.”

2. noun

A place or room for the display of relics, especially in a church or cathedral.

“The reliquary in the cathedral was a popular tourist destination.”

3. noun

A collection of relics, especially those of a particular saint or martyr.

“The reliquary contained a number of valuable relics from the saint’s life.”