tab·er·na·cle 
/ˈtæbɚˌnækəl/ noun
plural tab·er·na·cles /ˈtæbɚˌnækəl/ noun 1 [count] : a place of worship that is used by some Christian groups
▪ a Mormon/Baptist tabernacle 2 [count] : a box in which the holy bread and wine are kept in a Catholic church 3 the Tabernacle : a small, movable tent that was used as a place of worship by the ancient Israelites
▪ a Mormon/Baptist tabernacle
