Definition of Ostensorium

1. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.

Exact synonyms: Monstrance
Generic synonyms: Vessel
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church

Definition of Ostensorium

1. n. Same as Monstrance.

Definition of Ostensorium

1. [n -RIA]

Medical Definition of Ostensorium

1. Origin: NL. Ostensorium: cf. F. Ostensoir. See Ostensible. Same as Monstrance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ostensorium

ostend
ostensibility
ostensible
ostensible
ostensibly
ostensibly
ostension
ostensive
ostensive
ostensively
ostensively
ostensive definition
ostensoria
ostensories
ostensorium (current term)
ostensorium (current term)
ostensory
ostensory
ostent
ostent
ostentate
ostentate
ostentation
ostentation
ostentations
ostentatious
ostentatious
ostentatiously
ostentatiousness
ostentator

Other Resources:

Search for Ostensorium on Dictionary.com!Search for Ostensorium on Thesaurus.com!Search for Ostensorium on Google!Search for Ostensorium on Wikipedia!

Search