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refection

noun

ri-ˈfek-shən

Definition of refection

as in meal

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings

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Recent Examples of refection This is a refection of both Joran and I in the design. — Bob Townsend, ajc, 26 June 2019

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The footage suggests that the brutal body slamming may be in service of a meal — or perhaps a form of play for the orcas, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Ethology.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work collaboratively when tracking down a meal.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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The menu also features sandwiches from places all over the world like Japan, Canada, Germany, England and more.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
An upscale waterfront option in Belmont with a scenic setting and a menu focused on contemporary American cuisine, seafood and steaks.

— Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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