monstrance Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
    demonstration.
  2. noun (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
    ostensorium.

WordNet

Mon"strance noun
Etymology
LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.
Definitions
  1. (R. C. Ch.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Webster 1913