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ob·la·tion
oblation
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- pronunciation:
- o
bleI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a religious or charitable offering.
- similar words:
- collection
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definition 2: |
(cap.) the offering of bread and wine during the celebration of the Eucharist.
- similar words:
- sacrament
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related words: |
charity, philanthropy |
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derivations: |
oblational (adj.), oblatory (adj.) |
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