Libation

Definitions

1. The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
   countable, uncountable
2. The wine or liquid thus poured out.
   countable, uncountable
3. A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
   countable, humorous, often, uncountable

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Examples

“While we to Jove the pure libations pay⟳, Than Jove what apter claims the hallow'd lay⟳?”

“[…] watching you, the waiters, not quite making eye-contact but scanning for any little way to be of service, plus plum-jacketed sommeliers walking around to see⟳ if you need⟳ a non-buffet libation…”

“What's more, Swedish researchers found that the fat and fiber in nuts slow the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream. This can help⟳ smooth out the effects of moderate alcohol consumption. For best results, try⟳ to eat⟳ about 15 minutes before taking your first libation.”

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