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    libation
    /lʌɪˈbeɪʃn/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIBATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Libation is a formal term for an amount of alcoholic drink poured out or drunk in honour of a god or a dead relation. Learn more about its usage, origin and synonyms, and see examples and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › libationLibation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Libation is a noun that means an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice or a drink. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of libation from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LibationLibation - Wikipedia

    A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit, or in memory of the dead. It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in cultures today. Various substances have been used for libations, most commonly wine or other alcoholic drinks, olive oil, honey, and in India, ghee.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › libationLIBATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Libation definition: a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.. See examples of LIBATION used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIBATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Libation is a noun that means a drink offered to a god or a deity, or a drink used humorously. Learn the origin, pronunciation, synonyms and collocations of libation with examples from various sources.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › libationLibation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Certain ceremonies require dumping a little bit of liquid, usually alcohol, onto the ground. It might seem wasteful, but it’s really a powerful symbolic act called a libation — and it’s worth every drop.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › libationLibation - definition of libation by The Free Dictionary

    Libation is a noun that means the pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual or the liquid so poured. It can also be used informally to refer to an alcoholic beverage or the act of drinking one.