1. of or relating to canopic jars, the containers used in ancient Egyptian burial practices to hold mummified organs
Usage: usually used in historical or archaeological contexts; often capitalized when referring to the ancient Egyptian practice

Examples

• The museum displayed a collection of canopic jars from the New Kingdom period.
• Archaeologists carefully examined the canopic vessels to identify the preserved organs inside.
• The canopic tradition was an important part of ancient Egyptian funerary practices.
• Each canopic jar was typically decorated with the head of a protective deity.
• The four canopic jars were arranged around the mummy in the tomb.