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
Through sacred libation, witness the creation of a nation
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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