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monstrance

American  
[mon-struhns] / ˈmɒn strəns /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

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

monstrance British  
/ ˈmɒnstrəns /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of monstrance

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

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