Definition of "custodia" []

• Pyx (container for the host) (noun)

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• "He allowed the Apostle to live near the imperial palace in what was known as custodia militaris, his right wrist being connected day and night, by means of a chain, to the left arm of a soldier, who was relieved at regular intervals (Conybeare, Howson, Lewin)."
• "A custodia is a group of religious houses not large enough to form a province."
• "Georgina Parga pictured watching the soap opera 'Amor en custodia' on March 7, 2006."