noun
libation
Libation (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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
The wine or liquid thus poured out.
3
A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
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Etymology
From Latin lībātiō, from lībāre (“to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out as an offering”).
Rhymes for libation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of libation?
"libation" (noun) means 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.
What are the different meanings of libation?
"libation" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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. The wine or liquid thus poured out; 3. A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.