monstrances

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A form of monstrance — An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of monstrance
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APA

monstrances. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monstrances

MLA

“monstrances.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monstrances. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monstrances,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monstrances.

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