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神酒 — meaning in English

shinshu

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English meaning

  • libation noun The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
  • nectar noun The sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.

Senses

神酒 is used for these senses in English:

  • libation The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
  • nectar (chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]

libation — full definition

  1. noun The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
  2. noun The wine or liquid thus poured out.
  3. noun A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

nectar — full definition

  1. noun The sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract bees and other pollinators.
  2. noun Any especially delicious drink, particularly a sweetened fruit juice.

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