Libation
noun
A drink that is poured out as an offering to a god.
He poured a libation of wine onto the ground to honor the gods of the earth.
Often appears as...
- pour a libation
- offer a libation
noun
An alcoholic drink, especially one that is enjoyed in a social situation.
They gathered at the local bar for libations and laughter.
Often appears as...
- evening libations
- sip a libation
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A drink that is poured out as an offering to a god.
He poured a libation of wine onto the ground to honor the gods of the earth.
Often appears as...
- pour a libation
- offer a libation
noun
An alcoholic drink, especially one that is enjoyed in a social situation.
They gathered at the local bar for libations and laughter.
Often appears as...
- evening libations
- sip a libation
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Context
Used when discussing religious or ceremonial practices involving offerings.
The priest performed the libation with utmost reverence.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Common in historical or mythological contexts, referencing ancient traditions.
In the epic, heroes performed a libation before battle.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to show respect or honor someone absent.
He poured a libation to the memory of his late mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Context
Used when discussing religious or ceremonial practices involving offerings.
The priest performed the libation with utmost reverence.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Common in historical or mythological contexts, referencing ancient traditions.
In the epic, heroes performed a libation before battle.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to show respect or honor someone absent.
He poured a libation to the memory of his late mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Context
Used when discussing religious or ceremonial practices involving offerings.
The priest performed the libation with utmost reverence.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Common in historical or mythological contexts, referencing ancient traditions.
In the epic, heroes performed a libation before battle.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to show respect or honor someone absent.
He poured a libation to the memory of his late mentor.
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Video examples
Kwame Anthony Appiah: Is...
because souls were in play. And similarly, there were many other things, many other practices. For example, every time anybody had a drink, more or less, they poured a little bit on the ground in what's called the libation, and they gave some to the ancestors.
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A day in the life of an...
and pouring libations for the goddess of wisdom. Pheidias spends the rest of the day designing finishing touches for the statue, and as the light fades, the epistatai arrive to confront him. After looming over his records, they look up triumphantly.
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Ghanaian Witches PIPE...
ultimate arbiter in such matters the fetish priests after offering libations to the ancestors the fetish priests announced a test that would shock many Westerners sanga's fate the entire course of her future life would be
Video examples
Kwame Anthony Appiah: Is...
because souls were in play. And similarly, there were many other things, many other practices. For example, every time anybody had a drink, more or less, they poured a little bit on the ground in what's called the libation, and they gave some to the ancestors.
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
and pouring libations for the goddess of wisdom. Pheidias spends the rest of the day designing finishing touches for the statue, and as the light fades, the epistatai arrive to confront him. After looming over his records, they look up triumphantly.
Video examples
Ghanaian Witches PIPE...
ultimate arbiter in such matters the fetish priests after offering libations to the ancestors the fetish priests announced a test that would shock many Westerners sanga's fate the entire course of her future life would be
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!
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John Wesley Powell
American Explorer
Years of drought and famine come and years of flood and famine come, and the climate is not changed with dance, libation or prayer.
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!
Quote examples
John Wesley Powell
American Explorer
Years of drought and famine come and years of flood and famine come, and the climate is not changed with dance, libation or prayer.
Example 1 of 2
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