| 单词 | libation |
| 释义 | 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 situations. b. an act or instance of drinking such a beverage. [1350-1400; ME libacio(u)n < L libation- (s. of libatio) a drink offering, equiv. to libat(us) (ptp. of libare to pour; c. Gk leíbein) + -ion- -ION] |
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