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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Libation derives from Latin libatio, a noun form of the verb libare meaning 'to pour' or 'to taste'. In ancient Rome, it referred to the religious ritual of pouring wine, oil, or other liquids as an offering to the gods.
Breakdown
libare (to pour, to taste) + -tion (noun-forming suffix) = libatio, literally 'the act of pouring' or 'a pouring out'.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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