oblation | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity | |
Synonyms: | offering | |
Examples: | "oblations for aid to the poor" |
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Related terms: | giving offer | |
2. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist | |
Synonyms: | religious_offering | |
Related terms: | religious_ceremony Offertory | |
Similar spelling: |
oblate oblateness ovulation |