A medieval term for a decorated niche or cupboard in a church wall, used to hold sacred vessels and liturgical objects.
Possibly from Old English or Old French, with uncertain etymology; some scholars suggest connection to 'almery' or 'ambry,' ecclesiastical storage terms. The word fell out of use by the Renaissance.
Church almuries are treasure troves for archaeologists—the items stored inside them tell stories of medieval craftsmanship, trade routes, and what religious communities valued most in their spiritual practice.
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