emanation (n.)

  1. something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)

  2. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

    [ Syn: emission ]

  3. (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

    [ Syn: rise , procession ]

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