MONSTRANCE

monstrance, ostensorium

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration

demonstration, monstrance

(noun) proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion

Source: WordNet® 3.1

monstrance (plural monstrances)

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

• ostensory

• necromants

Source: Wiktionary

Mon"strance, n. Etym: [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.] (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

Find words from

that start with

that end with

containing

of length

8 November 2024

(noun) the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another; “replacing the star will not be easy”

Coffee Trivia

You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.