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Webster 1913 Edition
Libation
Li-ba′tion
(lī̍-bā′shŭn)
, Noun.
[L.
libatio
, fr. libare
to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out as an offering: cf. F. 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.
Dryden.
A heathen sacrifice or
libation
to the earth. Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Libation
LIBA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of pouring a liquor, usually wine, either on the ground, or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity. The Hebrews, Greeks and Romans practiced libation. This was a solemn act and accompanied with prayer.2.
The wine or other liquor poured out in honor of a deity.Definition 2024
libation
libation
English
A ritual libation
Noun
libation (plural libations)
- The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
- The wine or liquid thus poured out.
- (often humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
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Translations
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
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liquid poured out
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alcoholic beverage
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