English noun: monstrance | |||
1. | monstrance (communication) proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion | ||
Synonyms | demonstration | ||
Broader (hypernym) | proof | ||
2. | monstrance (artifact) (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration | ||
Synonyms | ostensorium | ||
Broader (hypernym) | vessel | ||
Domain category | Church of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church | ||