n.
Pronunciation: ' ta-b ə r- ˌ na-k ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin tabernaculum, from Latin, tent, from taberna hut
Date: 13th century
1 a often capitalized : a tent sanctuary used by the Israelites during the Exodus b archaic : a dwelling place c archaic : a temporary shelter : TENT
2 : a receptacle for the consecrated elements of the Eucharist especially : an ornamental locked box used for reserving the Communion hosts
3 : a house of worship specifically : a large building or tent used for evangelistic services
– tab · er · nac · u · lar \ ˌ ta-b ə r- ' na-ky ə -l ə r \ adjective