— libational, libationary , adj.
/luy bay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
2. the liquid poured out.
3. Often Facetious.
a. an intoxicating beverage, as wine, esp. when drunk in ceremonial or celebrative situations.
b. an act or instance of drinking such a beverage.
[ 1350-1400; ME libacio ( u ) n libation- (s. of libatio ) a drink offering, equiv. to libat ( us ) (ptp. of libare to pour; c. Gk leíbein ) + -ion- -ION ]