ambry
noun
am·bry ˈam-brē 
ˈäm-rē
ˈäm-rē ˈȯm-
plural ambries
1
dialectal, chiefly British : pantry
2
: a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)
Word History
Etymology
Middle English almerie, almary "pantry, wardrobe, cabinet," borrowed from Anglo-French almarie, almaire (continental Old French armaire, armairie) — more at armoire
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
ambry
noun
1
as in larder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- larder
- spence
- buttery
- pantry
- cupboard
- cuddy
- closet
- cloakroom
- coatroom
- garderobe
- wardrobe
- press
- vestiary
2
as in shrine
Synonyms & Similar Words
- shrine
- housing
- embrasure
- indent
- cubicle
- alcove
- indentation
- nook
- dent
- indenture
- corner
- cubbyhole
- cranny
- niche
- recess