ostensorium
noun /,ɑstən'soʊriəm/
- Definition
- (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'ostensorium'.
- Synonyms
- monstrance
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
11