monstrance

[ mon-struh ns ]

/ ˈmɒn strəns /

a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.

Also called ostensorium, ostensory.

Origin of monstrance

1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, equivalent to mōnstr(āre) to show (see muster) + -antia -ance

When the slanting sun fell upon him in front, the monstrance itself looked like another sun.

The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete |Emile Zola
This monstrance is covered also with jewels of great value which almost conceal it, the gifts of royal personages.

The Industrial Arts in Spain |Juan F. Riao
Also a monstrance of the same period with very elaborate and beautiful architectural ornament and figures of angels in adoration.

The Shores of the Adriatic |F. Hamilton Jackson
It's mean to bring up that about the monstrance—it didn't hurt anybody, did it?

Plays by August Strindberg, Third Series |August Strindberg

The archbishop fell to the ground, as did the lunette of the monstrance.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 |Various

monstrance

/ (ˈmɒnstrəns) /

RC Church a receptacle, usually of gold or silver, with a transparent container in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration

C16: from Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, from Latin mōnstrāre to show