Associations to the word «Ostensorium»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

OSTENSORIUM, noun. An ostensory, or monstrance.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats