A species of fir, Abies religiosa, native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico and western Guatemala.

(Christianity) The physical heart of Christ, adored with special devotion by Roman Catholics since the 18th century.

plural of sacred lotus

The ascription of symbolic and sacred meanings to certain geometric shapes and proportion, associated with the belief that a god is the geometer of the world.

plural of sacred geometry

Alternative spelling of sacred harp

(idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.

a tree kingfisher, Todiramphus sanctus, that inhabits Australian forests.

In Australian Aboriginal culture, restricted to initiated men, or to women; not public knowledge.

plural of sacred fig