bénitier

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French

Etymology

From Old French benoitier, earlier eaubenoitier, from ewe benëeite (blessed water).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /be.ni.tje/
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Noun

bénitier m (plural bénitiers)

  1. (religion) stoup, holy water font

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