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monstrance

[ mon-struhns ]
/ ˈmɒn strəns /

noun Roman Catholic Church.

a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.

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Also called ostensorium, ostensory.

Origin of monstrance

1250–1300; Middle English <Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, equivalent to mōnstr(āre) to show (see muster) + -antia-ance

Words nearby monstrance

mons pubis, monster, monstera, monstering, monster truck, monstrance, monstrosity, monstrous, mons veneris, Mont., Montadale
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British Dictionary definitions for monstrance

monstrance
/ (ˈmɒnstrəns) /

noun

RC Church a receptacle, usually of gold or silver, with a transparent container in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration

Word Origin for monstrance

C16: from Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, from Latin mōnstrāre to show
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