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| im·pa·na·tion [ ìmpə náysh'n ] |
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Jesus Christ's presence in bread and wine: according to some denominations of Christianity, the presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in bread and wine that has been consecrated for the service of Communion
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| [Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin impanation-< impanare "embody in bread" < Latin panis "bread"] |
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