expiatory sacrifice

Main Entry:	peace offering [] Show IPA// Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	expression to attain peace
Synonyms:	dove of peace, expiatory offering, expiatory sacrifice, hand of friendship, heave offering, irenics, olive branch, outstretched hand, piacular offering, piaculum, present, sacramental offering, sacrifice, sin offering, whole offering

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