refection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mental or spiritual refreshment.
  2. Physical refreshment, especially with food or drink.
  3. A meal, especially a light meal.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈfɛkʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-refection.wav

Word forms

refection refections

Etymology

From French réfection, from Latin refectiōnem, accusative singular of refectiō (“recovery, refection”), from reficiō (“restore, renew”).

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