oblation
noun
- an offering of a sacrifice, thanksgiving, etc. to God or a god
- the thing or things offered; esp., the bread and wine of the Eucharist
See oblation in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ə-blāˈshən, ō-blāˈ-)
noun- The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.
- Oblation
a. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
b. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
- A charitable offering or gift.
Related Forms:
- ob·laˈtion·al, obˈla·toˌry (ŏbˈlə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē) adjective
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