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shrines Meaning & Definition

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What Does Shrines Mean?

Shrines is used as a noun meaning plural of shrine. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of shrine.

Shrines Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of shrine

Shrines as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of shrine

Noun

  1. A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
  2. A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.
  3. A place or object hallowed from its history or associations.

    a shrine of art

Synonyms of Shrines

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Shrines in a Sentence

a shrine of art

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