chalice

Definition

  • noun: a special cup for holding wine
  • noun: a drinking cup
  • synonyms: goblet, cu

Examples

  • Working as store manager was a 'poisoned chalice' as it became more and more difficult to be the boss of her friends.

Movie quotes

  • (..) in modern military uniforms. Yes, the more penises you have, the higher your rank. Boys will be boys. Now, as you would imagine, the female symbol is its exact opposite. This is called the chalice. And the chalice resembles a cup or vessel or, more importantly... ...the shape of a woman's womb. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) How many wineglasses are there on the table? One? The Holy Grail? Open your eyes. No single cup. No chalice. Well, that's a bit strange, isn't it? Considering both the Bible and standard Grail legend... ...celebrate this moment as the definitive arrival of the Holy Grail. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code