| Pronunciation: | | 'mânstruns
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- [n] (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
- [n] proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
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MONSTRANCE is a 10 letter word that starts with M. |
| | Synonyms: | | demonstration |
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| | See Also: | | proof, vessel |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Mon"strance\, 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.
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