Emanation \Em`a*na"tion\, n. [L. emanatio: cf. F. ['e]manation.]
1. The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or
origin. --South.
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Those profitable and excellent emanations from God.
--Jer. Taylor.
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2. That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a
source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation
from a flower.
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An emanation of the indwelling life. --Bryant.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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55 Moby Thesaurus words for "emanation":
aroma, aura, breath, definite odor, detectable odor, diffusion,
discharge, dispersion, ectoplasm, ectoplasy, effluvium, emergence,
emersion, emission, essence, exhalation, exteriorized protoplasm,
extrusion, flavor, fragrance, fume, highlight, illumination,
irradiance, irradiancy, irradiation, issuance, issue, light,
light source, luminous energy, odor, photosensitivity, radiance,
radiancy, radiant energy, radiation, radius, ray, redolence, savor,
scattering, scent, sidelight, smell, spoke, spoor, stench,
subtle odor, surfacing, trace, trail, vent, visible radiation,
whiff
Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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