'monstrance' definitions:

Definition of 'monstrance'

From: WordNet
noun
Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion [syn: demonstration, monstrance]
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration [syn: monstrance, ostensorium]

Definition of 'monstrance'

From: GCIDE
  • monstrance \mon"strance\ (m[o^]n*strans), n. [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.] (R. C. Ch.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view. [1913 Webster]