Kelch

Meaning

1. (masculine, strong) chalice (large, often precious drinking cup with a stem)
2. (masculine, strong) the chalice used for the Eucharist; (also biblical) the cup by which Jesus alludes to his crucifixion (e.g. Matthew 20:22)
3. (masculine, strong) calyx

Concepts

goblet

chalice

cup

stem

calix

vessel

calyx

grail

Synonyms

Becher

Pokal

Tasse

Kelchglas

Schale

Weinkelch

Sportpokal

Gral

Abendmahlskelch

Hostie

Blütenkelch

Calyx

Weinglass

Trinkbecher

Translations

kelk

calice

cáliz

cálice

calice

beker

miskelk

bloemkelk

coupe

coppa

copa

calix

calze

taça

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɛlç/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German: kelich

Inherited from Old High German: kelih

Inherited from Middle High German: kelch

Inherited from Old High German: chelch

In summary

From Middle High German kelich, from Old High German kelih, from Proto-West Germanic *kalik (“chalice”).