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What does magdalen cup mean?
A kind of covered cylindrical cup.
Where does magdalen cup come from?
From depictions of the ointment jar supposed to have been used by Mary Magdalen to wash the feet of Jesus Christ.

How to pronounce magdalen cup

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “magdalen cup” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.