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1. (n.) libation
a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
2. libation
the liquid poured out.
3. libation
Often Facetious.
4. libation
an intoxicating beverage, as wine.
5. libation
an act or instance of drinking such a beverage.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L lībātiō=lībā(re) to pour (c. Gk leíbein) +-tiō -tion)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) libation
(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
2. (noun) libation
a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
3. (noun) libation
the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) libation
the act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out
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