monstrance

Noun
Synonyms: demonstrationostensorium

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusionSynonyms: demonstration
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adorationSynonyms: ostensorium
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

monstrance \mon"strance\ (m[o^]n*strans), 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. [1913 Webster]
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