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" Years of drought and famine come and years of flood and famine come, and the climate is not changed with dance, libation or prayer."
John Wesley Powell

Meaning of "libation" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LIBATION

From Latin lībātiō, from lībāre to pour an offering of drink.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LIBATION

laɪˈbeɪʃən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIBATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Libation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIBATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Libation

A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a god or spirit or in memory of those who have died. It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today. Various substances have been used for libations, most commonly wine or olive oil, and in India, ghee. The vessels used in the ritual, including the patera, often had a significant form which differentiated them from secular vessels. The libation could be poured onto something of religious significance, such as an altar, or into the earth.

Definition of libation in the English dictionary

The first definition of libation in the dictionary is the pouring out of wine, etc, in honour of a deity. Other definition of libation is the liquid so poured out. Libation is also an alcoholic drink.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIBATION

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIBATION

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WORDS THAT END LIKE LIBATION

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Synonyms and antonyms of libation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «libation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIBATION

Find out the translation of libation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of libation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «libation» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

libación
570 millions of speakers
en

English

libation
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

मदिरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إراقة الخمر
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

возлияние
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

libação
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

তর্পণ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

libation
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Pembebasan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Trankopfer
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

献酒
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

제주
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Libation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự rảy ra
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

libation
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

ताजे
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

içki içme
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

libagione
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

libacja
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

литу
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

libation
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπονδή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

drankoffer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rödfigurig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

libation
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of libation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIBATION»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of libation
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about libation

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QUOTES WITH «LIBATION»

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John Wesley Powell
Years of drought and famine come and years of flood and famine come, and the climate is not changed with dance, libation or prayer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIBATION»

Discover the use of libation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to libation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Libation, A Bitter Alchemy
The essays follow her as she unearths ruby-toned wines given up by the ghosts of long-gone wine makers from the red soil of Italy, her adoptive land; as she embarks on a complicated pilgrimage to the home of one of the world's oldest ...
Deirdre Heekin, 2009
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The Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation-Bearers, and The ...
The importance of Æschylus in the development of the drama is immense.
Aeschylus, 2004
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Libation: A Literary Pilgrimage Through the African-American ...
Traces the evolution of cakewalk dance from its origins in Africa to its reaffirming connection with the past among African Americans.
Estella Conwill Majozo, 1995
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The Oresteia Trilogy: Agamemnon, the Libation-Bearers and ...
Grand in style, rich in diction and dramatic dialogue, the plays embody Aeschylus' concerns with the destiny and fate of both individuals and the state, all played out under the watchful eye of the gods.
Aeschylus, 2012
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Libation Bearers: Shmoop Literature Guide
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Shmoop, 2010
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Aeschylus: Oresteia. Agamemnon ; Libation- bearers ; Eumenides
Aeschylus (c. 525–456 BCE) is the dramatist who made Athenian tragedy one of the world's great art forms.
Aeschylus, Alan H. Sommerstein, 2008
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Libation By Death
This fourth entry in the series confirms Vic Bowering as one of mystery's most lovable and unforgettable heroines.
Dorian Yeager, 2013
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The House of Atreus - Being the Agamemnon, Libation-Bearers, ...
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E. D. A. Morshead, 2010
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Light, Libation and the Parsing of Health: Three Essays in ...
Three Essays in Health Economics Nathan W. Tefft. 1.4 Data For the analysis I use data from the 1994 to 2005 waves of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). BRFSS is a repeated cross-section survey that is conducted ...
Nathan W. Tefft, 2008
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Performing Israel's Faith: Narrative and Law in Rabbinic ...
But if he had said to them, “Go and eat a loaf of bread, and you pay for it,” lo, this one then must take account of the matter of tithes, produce of the seventh year, and use of libation-wine.” T. 8:1 He who pours out wine from one utensil to another ...
Jacob Neusner, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIBATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term libation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Keeping alive the Korean love for hiking, thousands of miles from …
When you finally reach Inwangsan's peak, the achievement means more libation and food with friends, with an even better view. There's so ... «Minnesota Public Radio News, Jul 15»
2
New and fizzy and local
Russell says the prosecco-like libation (just under 11 percent alcohol) is the result of “blue sky dreaming” that he and his brother often do to ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
3
Summertime Sippin': Find your go-to happy hour at HarborWalk …
Experience a tropical libation at Harry T's Lighthouse that donates a portion of their Hooch Pooch Punch proceeds to Alaqua Animal Refuge ... «Destin Log, Jul 15»
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Manly Libation of the Week: The Whiskey Smash
Sipping a well-made cocktail is the perfect way to unwind and relax, whether you've had a long day at the office or just want to kick back with ... «The Cheat Sheet, Jul 15»
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Brew In Town: Harpoon Take 5 Session IPA - Young & Hungry
Brewed with Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra hops, this golden amber libation carries strong aromas of pine and citrus rind. Take 5's initial bready ... «Washington City Paper, Jul 15»
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Mastro's Ocean Club hits all the right notes
If you're interested in a little theatrics, then try the off-menu Cosmopolitan; served over a bit of dry ice, this bubbling libation will undoubtedly ... «Lasvegasmagazine, Jul 15»
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PY Steakhouse Bar: No-Limit Libation
Walking past what seems like hundreds and hundreds of lit up electronic slot machines at Casino del Sol, it feels like even gambling doesn't ... «Tucson Weekly, Jul 15»
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Jenn and Tonic: Making the Bottle to Throttle at Now Boarding in …
The libation is definitely a strong one. In the video above, bartender Sam Wickham demonstrates how to make the drink. If you'd like to try ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
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Jaime Camil From 'Jane The Virgin's Emmys Snub Is Killing Me …
Rogelio did the only thing that seemed right: he poured himself a strong libation. OK, Emmys 2016. Your move. Don't let Rogelio down a ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Gotham Court on Ludlow Street is a Drunken Frat Compound that …
It's pretty much where the people that go to Epstein's Bar and Libation live. All under 25 yrs old.” It's also worth mentioning that the impromptu ... «Bowery Boogie, Jul 15»
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