emission, emanation
(noun) the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
emanation, rise, procession
(noun) (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; “the emanation of the Holy Spirit”; “the rising of the Holy Ghost”; “the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son”
emanation
(noun) something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
From emanate.
emanation (countable and uncountable, plural emanations)
The act of flowing or proceeding from a source or origin.
That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence.
(uncountable, obsolete, chemistry) The element radon.
(theology) The generation of the Son and the procession of the Holy Spirit, as distinct from the origination of created beings.
• anamniote
Source: Wiktionary
Em`a*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. emanatio: cf. F. Ă©manation.]
1. The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin. South. Those profitable and excellent emanations from God. Jer. Taylor.
2. That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower. An emanation of the indwelling life. Bryant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
