Monstrance

['mɒnstr(ə)ns] or ['mɑnstrəns]

Definition

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

Edited by Edward--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Checked by Harlan

Definition

n. the utensil employed in R.C. churches for presenting the consecrated host for the adoration of the people consisting of a stand and a repository or case with small semicircular holder (lunula).—Also Ostensory.

Edited by Denny