monstrance noun.
['mɒnstr(ǝ)ns] ME.[medieval Latin monstrantia, from Latin monstrant- pres. ppl stem of monstrare show, from monstrum: see MONSTER noun, -ANCE.]1. Demonstration, proof. Long
rare.
ME.2. Roman Catholic Church. An open or transparent receptacle, usu. of gold or silver, for the exposition of the consecrated Host or (occas.) relics.
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