Oblation is a noun that describes the act of offering something, particularly in worship, thanksgiving, or as a religious or charitable gift. It can also refer specifically to the offering of bread and wine in the Eucharist.
Oblation is a noun referring to the act of offering something, especially in worship or as a religious gift, and specifically the Eucharist bread and wine offering.
| Front | oblation \uh-BLAY-shun; oh-\ |
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| Back | noun 1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, especially to a deity. 2. (usually capitalized) The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist. 3. Something offered in a religious rite or as a charitable gift. |
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