Libation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Latin libatio, from libare ("to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out as an offering")

Full definition of libation

Noun

1. 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.
2. The wine or liquid thus poured out.
3. (often humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

Synonyms

• (act of pouring) tip, tipping

Related terms

• libate