martyry en · NOUN
Etymology
From Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'.
Meanings
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A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.
Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs
- A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| martyries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fr martyrium (a shrine in honor of a martyr) · nl martyrium (a shrine in honor of a martyr) · nl martelaarsschrijn (a shrine in honor of a martyr)