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
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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
6
Length
11

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Syllables
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