Monstrance \(Ostensorium\)

Monstrance \(Ostensorium\)
Monstrance \(Ostensorium\)
A vessel designed for the exhibition of some object of piety

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  • monstrance — /mon streuhns/, n. Rom. Cath. Ch. a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration. Also called ostensorium, ostensory. [1250 1300; ME < ML monstrantia, equiv. to monstr(are) to show (see MUSTER) + antia ANCE] * * * ▪… …   Universalium

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  • ostensorium — noun (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration • Syn: ↑monstrance • Topics: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Roman Catholic Church, ↑Church of Rome, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • receptacle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Container Nouns 1. receptacle, recipient, receiver; compartment, cell, follicle, hole, corner, niche, recess, nook, crypt, booth, stall, pigeonhole, cubbyhole, cove, bay, alcove. See building, interment …   English dictionary for students

  • Church of Rome — noun the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Roman Catholic Church, ↑Roman Church • Members of this Topic: ↑indulgence, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Roman Catholic Church — noun the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy (Freq. 7) • Syn: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Church of Rome, ↑Roman Church • Members of this Topic: ↑indulgence, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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