|
|
| li·ba·tion [ lī báysh'n ] (plural li·ba·tions) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. pouring of liquid as religious offering: the pouring out of a liquid, e.g. wine or oil, as a sacrifice to a god or in honor of a dead person
|
2. something poured out as sacrifice: a liquid, e.g. wine or oil, poured out as a religious offering
|
3. strong drink: an alcoholic drink
(
humorous
)
|
| [14th century. < Latin libation-< libare "pour out"] |
|
 li·ba·tion·al adjective |
|
|