monstrance

mon·strance

noun \ˈmän(t)-strən(t)s\

Definition of MONSTRANCE

: a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for the adoration of the faithful

Illustration of MONSTRANCE

Origin of MONSTRANCE

Middle English mustraunce, monstrans demonstration, monstrance, from Anglo-French mustrance show, sign, from Medieval Latin monstrantia, from Latin monstrare to show, from monstrum

First Known Use: 15th century