Monstrance


[mon-struh ns] /ˈmɒn strəns/

noun, Roman Catholic Church.
1.
a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
/ˈmɒnstrəns/
noun
1.
(RC Church) a receptacle, usually of gold or silver, with a transparent container in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration

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