monstrance
An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in…An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.
Meaning
1 sensesAn ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.
Monstranz
монстранціяmonstrancija
(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English mustraunce, from Old French mostrance, monstrance, from post-classicalFrom Middle English mustraunce, from Old French mostrance, monstrance, from post-classical Latin mōnstrantia, from classical Latin mōnstrāns, present participle of mōnstrāre (“to show”).
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Forms
plural: monstrances| Singular | monstrance |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration:ostensorium
- proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion:demonstration