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libation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | drink |
libation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | religious ritual, religious ceremony |
Examples of libation
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This edict now required food sold in the marketplaces to be covered in libation.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I activated the emergency slide, took my libation for the road, and I jumped.
From the newsweek.com
The event featured chefs and libation purveyors showcasing local restaurants.
From the post-gazette.com
The sportsman also needs evening clothes and funds for the native libation.
From the time.com
He is immaculately polite and sinister, whether ordering a libation or a liquidation.
From the time.com
While vacationing in Aruba this past January, we enjoyed the casinos and some libation.
From the post-gazette.com
He poured a libation for yesterday's celebration of self-determination.
From the post-gazette.com
People used to offer a libation or they would pray when they gave birth.
From the guardian.co.uk
In addition to its packaging, the wine's inky color makes it a perfect Halloween libation.
From the stltoday.com
- (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
- A serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
- The act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
- A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to God, a god or spirit or in memory of those who have "passed on". It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today.
- 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; The wine or liquid thus poured out; A beverage, especially an alcoholic one (often used humorously)
- (Libations) Drink offering made to deity or spirit.
- A ritual serving of wine, olive oil, or (in India) ghee poured out as a sacrificial offering to a deity, spirit or ancestors. The libation ceremony was widespread in ancient religions, but is still performed today in many cultures. Not to be confused with Libration (q.v.).
- A portion of drink or food given to a deity, ancestor, or daimon during a ritual.
- Liquid spilled or poured out as offering
