1. (n.) The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin.
2. (n.) That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower.
Thesaurus Entries
aroma, aura, breath, definite odor, detectable odor, diffusion, discharge, dispersion, ectoplasm, ectoplasy, effluvium, emergence, emersion, emission, essence, exhalation, exteriorized protoplasm, extrusion, flavor, fragrance, fume, highlight, illumination, irradiance, irradiancy, irradiation, issuance, issue, light, light source, luminous energy, odor, photosensitivity, radiance, radiancy, radiant energy, radiation, radius, ray, redolence, savor, scattering, scent, sidelight, smell, spoke, spoor, stench, subtle odor, surfacing, trace, trail, vent, visible radiation, whiff
