libation — a drink poured out as an offering to a deity or in honor of someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a drink poured out as an offering to a deity or in honor of someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪˈbeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 신에게 바치거나 누군가를 기리기 위해 따라내는 술, 제주(祭酒)
Korean pronunciation: 라이**베이**션
Example Sentences
- The wedding guests raised their glasses in libation to the happy couple's future.
- His 'research' on ancient libation rituals required extensive field testing at various bars.
- The professor dramatically poured a libation of coffee to the god of deadlines before grading papers.
libation
NOUN//laɪˈbeɪʃən//
a drink poured out as an offering to a deity or in honor of someone
a drink poured out as an offering to a deity or in honor of someone
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Through sacred libation, witness the creation of a nation
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Origin
라틴어 'libatio'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '따르다, 맛보다'를 의미하는 동사 'libare'에서 파생되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 신들에게 술이나 기름을 따라 바치는 종교적 의식을 가리키던 말이었습니다.
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“The wedding guests raised their glasses in libation to the happy couple's future.”
“His 'research' on ancient libation rituals required extensive field testing at various bars.”
“The professor dramatically poured a libation of coffee to the god of deadlines before grading papers.”
“Ancient cultures often performed libation ceremonies before important battles.”
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