Associations to the word «Monstrance»

Wiktionary

MONSTRANCE, noun. An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread is placed for veneration.

Dictionary definition

MONSTRANCE, noun. Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion.
MONSTRANCE, noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.

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