About The Word Monstrance
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Monstrance
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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: 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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