Chalice

Vocabulary Spotlight

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: प्याला (Pyaala) – A large cup or goblet, typically used in formal religious ceremonies.

Pronunciation

[chal-is]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Goblet – प्याला (Pyaala)
Cup – कप (Kap)

Related Words

Vessel – पात्र (Paatra)
Holy Grail – पवित्र प्याला (Pavitra Pyaala)

Word Origin

“Chalice” Latin shabd “calix” se aaya hai, jiska arth hota hai “cup”. Yeh Middle English aur Old French ke zariye English mein pravesh hua aur religious contexts mein istemaal hota hai.

Word Family

Noun: Chalice – प्याला (Pyaala)

Related: Chalice-like – प्याले जैसा (Pyaale jaisa)

Usage Examples

1. Prarthana mein ek chalice ka upyog kiya gaya.

– A chalice was used during the prayer service.

2. Us rare chalice ko ek museum mein rakha gaya hai.

– The rare chalice is kept in a museum.

Cultural Note

Chalice ka istemaal religious aur historical contexts mein important hai, khaaskar Christianity mein communion ke dauraan use hota hai.

In Context

“Chalice” shabd ka istemaal special occasions, rituals aur ceremonies mein hota hai. Yeh symbolism aur tradition se juda hua hai.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Chalice” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Bottle (बोतल)

Spoon (चम्मच)

Goblet (प्याला)

Plate (थाली)

‘Goblet’ sahi jawab hai kyunki chalice ka arth ek formal cup ya pyaala hai jo religious aur ceremonial use mein aata hai.

“Chalice” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Latin (लैटिन)

Greek (यूनानी)

German (जर्मन)

Spanish (स्पैनिश)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai. Chalice shabd Latin se aaya hai jiska matlab ek cup hota hai.

Chalice ka ek synonym nahi hai?

Goblet (प्याला)

Plate (थाली)

Cup (कप)

Vessel (पात्र)

‘Plate’ sahi jawab hai kyunki chalice ek cup ya goblet hai aur plate iska synonym nahi hai.