libation

Meanings

• noun

  An act or offering of pouring out a drink as a ritual or in honor of a god or deceased person.

  - "The ancient Greeks offered libations to their gods as a sign of respect."
  - "During the funeral ceremony, the family members took turns pouring libations on the grave."

• noun

  A drink, especially an alcoholic one, offered as a gift or in honor of someone or something.

  - "After winning the game, the team celebrated with a round of libations."
  - "The guests raised their glasses for a toast and a libation to the bride and groom."

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Synonyms

tip , tipping

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with libation
nation , vacation , relation , cohabitation

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Variants

List of all variants of libation that leads to same result
libation , libationary , libations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'libare', meaning 'to pour out, make free'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Greece, libations were often poured onto the ground or onto an altar, rather than being consumed.

2. During the ancient Roman Saturnalia festival, slaves were given the privilege of pouring libations for their masters.

3. In some African cultures, libations are still used as a way to communicate with the ancestors and seek their guidance and blessings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrifice: Libations are a form of sacrifice, where an offering is made to a god or deity in the form of a drink.

2. Toast: A libation can also be a drink raised in a toast, in honor of someone or something.

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Culture

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Libations have been an integral part of various cultures and religions throughout history. They have been used in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and China for religious and ceremonial purposes. In some cultures, libations were offered to gods and deceased ancestors, while in others, they were used to celebrate victories or mark special occasions. Libations have also been depicted in literature, art, and music, and continue to be an important part of various traditions and customs around the world.

How to Memorize "libation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pouring out a drink as an offering to a god or a deceased person.
   - Visualize yourself raising a glass in a toast and taking a sip as a libation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'libation' with the act of offering a drink as a gift or in honor of someone or something.
   - Think of the word 'libation' as synonymous with 'offering' or 'toast'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Libations are liquids for the living and the dead' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a person pouring out a drink as a libation to help remember the definition.

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