libation – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
libation
n.
drink offering made to the gods; intoxicating drink (Informal)
Libation
A
libation is a
ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a
god or
spirit or in memory of those who have died. It was common in many
religions of
antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today.
libation
Noun
1. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
(hypernym) drink
(classification) wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
2. a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
(hypernym) helping, portion, serving
3. the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
(hypernym) religious ceremony, religious ritual
libation
nf.
libation, potation
Libation
(n.)
The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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