devotion, veneration, cultism
(noun) religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
fear, reverence, awe, veneration
(noun) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; “the fear of God”; “the Chinese reverence for the dead”; “the French treat food with gentle reverence”; “his respect for the law bordered on veneration”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
veneration (countable and uncountable, plural venerations)
The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
Profound reverence, respect or awe.
Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.
• Evertonian, enervation
Source: Wiktionary
Ven`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. veneratio: cf. F. vénération.]
Definition: The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations. We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.
Syn.
– Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
