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monstrance

Noun

mon=strance

WORDNET DICTIONARY

monstrance(n = noun.communication) demonstration - proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion; Array

is a kind of proof

monstrance(n = noun.artifact) ostensorium - (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration; Array

is a kind of vessel

monstrance, n. [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.].

A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view. [1913 Webster]

monstrance, n. RC Ch. a vessel in which the Host is exposed for veneration.

Etymology

ME, = demonstration, f. med.L monstrantia f. L monstrare show

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