libation (Meaning)
libation (n)
(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
libation (n.)
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; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out.
Synonyms & Antonyms of libation
libation Sentence Examples
- The priestess poured the sacred libation onto the altar, invoking the favor of the gods.
- The host offered a libation of fine wine to his honored guests.
- The warriors drank a libation of mead to the memory of their fallen comrades.
- The libation of milk and honey was a traditional offering made at the birth of a child.
- The ritual required the pouring of a libation to appease the spirits of the underworld.
- The priests performed a libation ceremony to purify the temple before the festival.
- The ancient scroll described a libation of blood used in a sacrifice to appease the wrath of nature.
- The libation of water symbolized the purity and renewal of the spirit.
- The libation of wine was believed to possess healing properties when sipped from a sacred chalice.
- The book of spells contained instructions for preparing a special libation used to cast protective enchantments.
FAQs About the word libation
(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage, a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity, the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a
beverage,drink,soda, drinkable,quencher, liquor, spirits, alcohol, potion, mix
No antonyms found.
The priestess poured the sacred libation onto the altar, invoking the favor of the gods.
The host offered a libation of fine wine to his honored guests.
The warriors drank a libation of mead to the memory of their fallen comrades.
The libation of milk and honey was a traditional offering made at the birth of a child.
