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libation

 

[ laษชหˆbeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ceremonial pouring

A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a deity or as part of a ceremonial event. Traditionally, this practice has been associated with various religious traditions and cultures, often involving the use of wine or other beverages. The act can symbolize both devotion and the hope for divine favor. In modern contexts, libations might refer to any celebratory drink shared among friends or at a special occasion.

Synonyms

offering, pouring, sacrifice

Examples of usage

  • The priest performed a libation to honor the gods.
  • They poured a libation on the ground to mark the beginning of the festival.
  • During the wedding, the couple offered a libation to celebrate their union.
  • He raised his glass in libation to his fallen comrades.

Translations

Translations of the word "libation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trankopfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persembahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตั€ั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ofiarowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž้…’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarap sunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุงุจูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obฤ›tovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅญๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ daritev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ offur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะดะฐะนา“ะฐ ะฑะฐา“ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ofrenda

Word origin

The term 'libation' originates from the Latin word 'libatio', which means 'a pouring out' and is derived from 'libare', meaning 'to pour out as an offering'. This practice has deep roots in ancient cultures, particularly in Greece and Rome, where it was common to pour wine or oil on altars or to the ground as a gesture of reverence. The significance of libations can be traced back to various religious and spiritual rituals across different societies, symbolizing respect and devotion to deities or ancestors. Over time, the concept of libation has evolved, maintaining its ceremonial essence while also being used in more casual contexts to describe the act of toasting or celebrating with drinks among friends. Today, the word encapsulates both its traditional ceremonial aspects and a more modern interpretation of shared drinks in social settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,002, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.