First Known Use: 14th century
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libation
noun li·ba·tion \lī-ˈbā-shən\
: a liquid that is poured out to honor a god
: an alcoholic drink
Full Definition of LIBATION
1
a : an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity) b : a liquid (as wine) used in a libation
2
a : an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously b : beverage; especially : a drink containing alcohol
— li·ba·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective
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Origin of LIBATION
Middle English libacioun, from Latin libation-, libatio, from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour
Rhymes with LIBATION
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