English Explanatory Dictionary

prelibation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tasting beforehand, or by anticipation; a foretaste.
  2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.

Word forms

prelibation prelibations

Etymology

From Latin praelibatio, from praelibare (“to taste beforehand”).

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