ostensory

[ o-sten-suh-ree ]

noun,plural os·ten·so·ries.Roman Catholic Church.

monstrance.

Origin of ostensory

1715–25; <Medieval Latin ostēnsōrium;see ostensive, -tory²

Also ostensorium.

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How to use ostensory in a sentence

A large golden ostensory, of Byzantine style, the rays of which are studded with brilliants, from the same donor.
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for ostensory

ostensory

/ (ɒsˈtɛnsərɪ) /

nounplural -sories

RC Church another word for monstrance

Origin of ostensory

C18: from Medieval Latin ostensorium; see ostensible

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