1. [noun] A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
2. [noun] An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
3. [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).
4. [noun] The appearance of Jesus Christ to the three Magi on the twelfth day after Christmas
5. [noun] An annual Christian feast celebrating this event
6. [noun] January 6th, the day of the celebration
7. [noun] A divine manifestation.
8. [noun] Twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus.