(Latin: guard)
(1) Temporary receptacle for the Blessed Sacrament after removal from the monstrance and before replacement in the tabernacle.
(2) A name for the monstrance, also the transparent pyx in the monstrance.
(3) Silver vessel in which the Host is kept in the tabernacle.
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