English Explanatory Dictionary

libation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. The wine or liquid thus poured out.
  3. A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

Pronunciation

/laɪˈbeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-libation.wav

Word forms

libation libations

Etymology

From Latin lībātiō, from lībāre (“to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out as an offering”).

Synonyms

tip tipping adult beverage alcohol bevvy booze carouse drink fuddling grog hard drink libation liquor lush nightcap potation potent potable sauce shot strong drink strong water tiddly tincture tipple

Related words

libate libationer potation

Derived words

libational libationary libatious
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