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Definition of Epiphany
1. Noun. A divine manifestation.
2. Noun. Twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus.
Generic synonyms: Christian Holy Day
Group relationships: Jan, January
Definition of Epiphany
1. n. An appearance, or a becoming manifest.
Definition of Epiphany
1. Noun. Christian feast celebrating the appearance of Jesus Christ to the Magi (representing the world), traditionally celebrated on January 6, the day after the twelfth day of Christmas. ¹
2. Noun. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being. ¹
3. Noun. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder. ¹
4. Noun. (Christianity) Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Epiphany
1. an appearance of a deity [n -NIES]
Medical Definition of Epiphany
1. 1. An appearance, or a becoming manifest. "Whom but just before they beheld transfigured and in a glorious epiphany upon the mount." (Jer. Taylor) "An epic poet, if ever such a difficult birth should make its epiphany in Paris." (De Quincey) 2. A church festival celebrated on the 6th of January, the twelfth day after Christmas, in commemoration of the visit of the Magi of the East to Bethlehem, to see and worship the child Jesus; or, as others maintain, to commemorate the appearance of the star to the Magi, symbolizing the manifestation of Christ to the Gentles; Twelfthtide. Origin: F. Epiphanie, L. Epiphania, Gr. (sc), for appearance, fr. To show forth; + to show. See Fancy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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