LIBATION


Meaning of LIBATION in English

[ lʌɪ'beɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 the pouring out of a drink as an offering to a deity.

↘such a drink.

2》 humorous an alcoholic drink.

Origin

ME: from L. libatio(n-) , from libare 'pour as an offering'.

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