chalice
definition
a large cup or goblet used for drinking wine or other beverages, often in religious ceremonies
example
During the ceremony, the priest raised the ornate chalice high, inviting the congregation to witness the sacred ritual of communion.
synonyms
gobletcupbowl
word origin — Middle English 'chalice', from Old French 'chalice', from Latin 'calyx' meaning 'cup' or 'goblet'