plural of oblation

(Roman Catholicism) A person dedicated to a life of religion or monasticism, especially a member of an order without religious vows or a lay member of a religious community.

Flattened or depressed at the poles.

To offer as either a gift or an oblation.

The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity. / (by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.

The offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist

Of or pertaining to oblation; oblatory

plural of oblate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of oblate

(uncountable) The state of being oblate / (countable) The degree to which something is oblate