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libation

[ lahy-bey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
  2. the liquid poured out.
  3. Often Facetious.
    1. an intoxicating beverage, as wine, especially when drunk in ceremonial or celebrative situations.
    2. an act or instance of drinking such a beverage.


libation

/ laɪˈbeɪʃən /

noun

    1. the pouring out of wine, etc, in honour of a deity
    2. the liquid so poured out
  1. facetious.
    an alcoholic drink


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Derived Forms

  • liˈbational, adjective

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Other Words From

  • li·bation·al li·bation·ary adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of libation1

1350–1400; Middle English libacio ( u ) n < Latin lībātiōn- (stem of lībātiō ) a drink offering, equivalent to lībāt ( us ) (past participle of lībāre to pour; cognate with Greek leíbein ) + -iōn- -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of libation1

C14: from Latin lībātiō, from lībāre to pour an offering of drink

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Example Sentences

If liquor and dessert are equally essential to you enjoying the holiday, at least choose your libation wisely.

Boobie Trap in Bushwick is another example lighthearted, libation-fueled fun with breasts.

A libation that would not weigh our hero down, but could take flight right alongside the Green Lantern himself.

Los Angeles-based mixologist Jason Robey crafts an out-of-this-world libation to enjoy with this weekend's sci-flick 'Super 8'.

MAPLE LEAF COCKTAIL This springtime libation is a delicious variation on the classic Whiskey Sour.

No one wears a garland when sacrificing, or burning incense, or pouring out a libation.

One of these was in the form of a man pouring from a cup a libation to the gods.

May the swift-moving universal Gods, the shedders of rain, come to the libation, as the solar rays come 'diligently' to the days!

After a stiff libation of brandy and soda we stole softly downstairs and found ourselves in front of the house.

Electra says when she pours a libation: "This drink has penetrated the earth; my father has received it" (Choephorœ, 162).

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