libation

[ lahy-bey-shuhn ]

/ laɪˈbeɪ ʃən /

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noun

a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.

the liquid poured out.

Often Facetious.

an intoxicating beverage, as wine, especially when drunk in ceremonial or celebrative situations.
an act or instance of drinking such a beverage.

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Origin of libation

1350–1400; Middle English libacio(u)n<Latin lībātiōn- (stem of lībātiō) a drink offering, equivalent to lībāt(us) (past participle of lībāre to pour; cognate with Greek leíbein) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM libation

li·ba·tion·al, li·ba·tion·ar·y, adjective

Words nearby libation

liard, liar paradox, Lias, liatris, lib, libation, Libau, Libava, libber, Libby, Lib Dem

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How to use libation in a sentence

Slopeside hot tubs and sunny decks beckon for après libations and fantastic people watching.
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The distillery’s website also lists a number of recipes that use the libation as a substitute in desserts like bread pudding and pound cake, both of which sound absolutely incredible.
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Meanwhile, two magnetic tumblers slide over to the top and bottom, providing a clever and sophisticated way for you and your traveling partner to share libations.
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Once you learn how to steep the plants and extract their characteristic tastes and aromas, you can make a myriad of delicious libations.
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Or, if you just want a few sips for the trip, VSSL has a flask-light, which works as a regular flashlight, but stashes two collapsible shot glasses, a bottle opener, and nine ounces of libations in the long battery stem.
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If liquor and dessert are equally essential to you enjoying the holiday, at least choose your libation wisely.
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Boobie Trap in Bushwick is another example lighthearted, libation-fueled fun with breasts.
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A libation that would not weigh our hero down, but could take flight right alongside the Green Lantern himself.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|June 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Los Angeles-based mixologist Jason Robey crafts an out-of-this-world libation to enjoy with this weekend's sci-flick 'Super 8'.
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MAPLE LEAF COCKTAIL This springtime libation is a delicious variation on the classic Whiskey Sour.
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No one wears a garland when sacrificing, or burning incense, or pouring out a libation.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
One of these was in the form of a man pouring from a cup a libation to the gods.
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May the swift-moving universal Gods, the shedders of rain, come to the libation, as the solar rays come 'diligently' to the days!
The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies|Robert Gordon Latham
After a stiff libation of brandy and soda we stole softly downstairs and found ourselves in front of the house.
Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889|Various
Electra says when she pours a libation: "This drink has penetrated the earth; my father has received it" (Choephorœ, 162).
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot

British Dictionary definitions for libation

libation

/ (laɪˈbeɪʃən) /

noun

the pouring out of wine, etc, in honour of a deity
the liquid so poured out

usually facetious an alcoholic drink

Derived forms of libation

libational or libationary, adjective

Word Origin for libation

C14: from Latin lībātiō, from lībāre to pour an offering of drink

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