I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English propiciatorie, from Late Latin propitiatorium means of atonement, mercy seat, from neuter of propitiatorius, adjective
1. : mercy seat
2. obsolete : a sacrifice made in propitiation
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin propitiatorius, from Latin propitiatus (past participle of propitiare ) + -orius -ory
1. : of or relating to propitiation : expiatory
propitiatory sacrifice
2. : intended to appease or conciliate
sent her flowers as a propitiatory gesture