1. plural of ciborium: covered cups or vessels used in Christian churches to hold consecrated bread for communion
Usage: ecclesiastical
2. plural of ciborium: canopies or baldachins supported by columns over church altars
Usage: architectural; ecclesiastical

Examples

• The priest carefully placed the golden ciboria on the altar before Mass.
• Medieval churches often featured ornate stone ciboria above their main altars.
• The museum’s collection includes several silver ciboria from the 15th century.
• Restoration work revealed the original marble ciboria that had been hidden for centuries.
• The cathedral’s twin ciboria were supported by intricately carved columns.
• Sacred ciboria must be consecrated before they can be used in religious ceremonies.