LIBATION


Meaning of LIBATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lī-ˈbā-shən ]

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 -shə-ˌner-ē adjective

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