- libational
- li·ba·tion·al
English syllables. 2014.
libational
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libational — adjective see libation … Useful english dictionary
libation — libational, libationary, adj. /luy bay sheuhn/, n. 1. a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity. 2. the liquid poured out. 3. Often Facetious. a. an intoxicating beverage, as wine, esp. when drunk in ceremonial or celebrative… … Universalium
libation — [lī bā′shən] n. [ME libacioun < L libatio < libare, to taste, pour out < IE base * lei , to pour > Gr leibein] 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… … English World dictionary
