monstrance

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Synonyms: remonstrance, demonstrance, constance, monstrances

Antonyms: remonstrance, demonstrance, constance, monstrances

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Christianity}} An ornamental, often precious [[receptacle]], either open or with a transparent cover, in which the [[sacramental]] bread ([[consecrate]]d [[host#Etymology_3|host]]) is placed for {{w|Eucharistic adoration}}.

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