Associations to the word «Libation»

Wiktionary

LIBATION, noun. 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.
LIBATION, noun. The wine or liquid thus poured out.
LIBATION, noun. (often humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

Dictionary definition

LIBATION, noun. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage.
LIBATION, noun. A serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity.
LIBATION, noun. The act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche