tabernacle

🇺🇸 /ˈtæbərnækl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtæbənækl/
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noun
R

A portable shelter used as a place of worship by the ancient Israelites during their travels in the desert.

The Israelites carried the tabernacle with them as they journeyed through the wilderness.

R

A building used as a place of worship by some Christian denominations.

The Mormon tabernacle choir is known for their beautiful harmonies.

translation

n. A portable shelter used as a place of worship by the ancient Israelites during their travels in the desert.; A building used as a place of worship by some Christian denominations.

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Plural tabernacles