noun
- plural of stoup: basins for holy water, typically found near church entrances
Usage: religious context
Examples
- The ancient church had marble stoups flanking the main entrance.
- Visitors dipped their fingers in the stoups before entering the sanctuary.
- The cathedral’s ornate stoups were carved from local stone.
- Medieval stoups often featured intricate religious designs.
- The restoration project included cleaning the historic stoups.
- Parishioners blessed themselves with water from the stoups.