holyplate

noun
UK /ˈhəʊli pleɪt/
US /ˈhoʊli pleɪt/

A holy plate is a special dish used in church.

The priest placed the bread on the holyplate during the service.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A decorative plate with religious pictures or words on it.

Grandma hung a holyplate on the wall above the fireplace.

3. A plate used to collect money during a religious ceremony.

The usher passed the holyplate down the row of seats.

4. A small plate kept for special religious meals or offerings.

They set out a holyplate of fruit for the festival.