monstrance

/ˈmɑnstrənts/

/ˈmɒnstrənts/

Other forms: monstrances

Definitions of monstrance

1. noun

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

   type of:

   vessel

   an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
2. noun

   proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
   synonyms: demonstration

   type of:

   proof

   a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it