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Monstrance

Monstrance Meaning & Definition
Monstrance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Monstrance?

[n] (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
[n] proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion

Synonyms | Synonyms for Monstrance: demonstration

Related Terms | Find terms related to Monstrance:

See Also | proof | vessel

Monstrance In Webster's Dictionary

\Mon"strance\, n. [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See {Monster}.] (R. C. Ch.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

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