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Oblation vs Libation - What's the difference?

oblation | libation |

As nouns the difference between oblation and libation

is that oblation is the offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity while libation is the act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.

As a proper noun Oblation

is the offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist.

oblation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
  • A deed or gift offered charitably.
  • Anagrams

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    libation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.
  • The wine or liquid thus poured out.
  • A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
  • Synonyms

    * (act of pouring) tip, tipping * See also