‖ navicula Eccl.
(nəˈvɪkjʊlə)
[L., dim. of nāvis a ship. Cf. navet2.]
An incense-holder in the form of a boat.
| 1853 J. D. H. Dale Cerem. Rom. Rite 8 He..presents the navicula (or incense-boat) to the Master of Ceremonies. 1884 Nonconf. & Indep. 14 Feb. 162/2 There was a procession through the new clergy-house, with crosses, candles, thurible and navicula. |