ostensory

[ o-sten-suh-ree ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

, plural os·ten·so·ries.

1. monstrance.

ostensory

/ ɒsˈtɛnsərɪ /

noun

1. RC Church another word for monstrance

Word History and Origins

Origin of ostensory¹

1715–25; < Medieval Latin ostēnsōrium; ostensive, -tory ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of ostensory¹

C18: from Medieval Latin ostensorium; see ostensible

Example Sentences

A large golden ostensory, of Byzantine style, the rays of which are studded with brilliants, from the same donor.

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