Word: monstrances
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mons
tran
ces
Definition: Plural of monstrance; a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
Morphemes:
Affix: monstrance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread is placed for veneration.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: monstrantia
Language: la
Decoded: monstrantia
PoS: Participle
Meaning: denouncing, indicting
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).