First Known Use: 13th century
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1tabernacle
noun tab·er·na·cle \ˈta-bər-ˌna-kəl\
: a place of worship that is used by some Christian groups
: a box in which the holy bread and wine are kept in a Catholic church
the Tabernacle : a small, movable tent that was used as a place of worship by the ancient Israelites
Full 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
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Origin of TABERNACLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin tabernaculum, from Latin, tent, from taberna hut
Rhymes with TABERNACLE
2tabernacle
intransitive verb
tab·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
TABERNACLE[1] Defined for Kids
tabernacle
noun tab·er·na·cle \ˈta-bər-ˌna-kəl\
Definition of TABERNACLE for Kids
1
: a place of worship
2
often cap : a tent used as a place of worship by the ancient Israelites during their wanderings in the wilderness with Moses
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