tabernacle
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noun \ˈta-bər-ˌna-kəl\Definition of TABERNACLE
1
a often capitalized : a tent sanctuary used by the Israelites during the Exodus b archaic : a dwelling place c archaic : a temporary shelter : tent
2
: a receptacle for the consecrated elements of the Eucharist; especially : an ornamental locked box used for reserving the Communion hosts
3
: a house of worship; specifically : a large building or tent used for evangelistic services
— tab·er·nac·u·lar \ˌta-bər-ˈna-kyə-lər\ adjective
See Examples of TABERNACLE
- <worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning>
Origin of TABERNACLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin tabernaculum, from Latin, tent, from taberna hut
First Known Use: 13th century
Rhymes with TABERNACLE
2tabernacle
intransitive verbtab·er·na·cledtab·er·na·cling \-ˌna-k(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of TABERNACLE
: to take up temporary residence; especially : to inhabit a physical body
First Known Use of TABERNACLE
1653
Rhymes with TABERNACLE
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