Definition of Libation in English :

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Libation meaning in English

Meaning of Libation in English

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Libation

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Noun

1. libation

(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

2. libation

a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity

3. libation

the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony

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Libation

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noun
1. 
a. 
the pouring out of wine, etc, in honour of a deity
b. 
the liquid so poured out
2. usually facetious
an alcoholic drink

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Libation

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noun
1. 
the ritual of pouring out wine or oil upon the ground as a sacrifice to a god
2. 
the liquid so poured out
3. 
an alcoholic drink or the act of drinking
used humorously

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Libation

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n.
1.
a. The pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual.
b. The liquid so poured.
2. Informal
a. A beverage, especially an intoxicating beverage.
b. The act of drinking an intoxicating beverage.

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