n.
Pronunciation: l ī - ' b ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English libacioun, from Latin libation-, libatio, from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour
Date: 14th century
1 a : an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity) b : a liquid (as wine) used in a libation
2 a : an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously b : BEVERAGE especially : a drink containing alcohol
– li · ba · tion · ary \ -sh ə - ˌ ner- ē \ adjective