Meaning & use
oblation
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A religious offering or gift presented to God or a deity, often as part of a ritual.
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The priest placed the bread and wine on the altar as an oblation.
Ancient cultures often made oblations of food and wine to their gods.
A note on using this word
Almost exclusively used in religious or liturgical contexts, particularly in Christian worship.
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offeringsacrifice
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