libation — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

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.

   Uso

   • numerabile
   • non numerabile

   Sinonimi

   tiptipping

   Esempi

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

2. The wine or liquid thus poured out.

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   • numerabile
   • non numerabile

3. A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

   Uso

   • numerabile
   • scherzoso
   • often
   • non numerabile

   Esempi

   Altri esempi (2)

   […] 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.

Sostantivo

1. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

   Termini più generali

   drink

2. a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity

   Termini più generali

   helpingportionserving

3. the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony

   Termini più generali

   religious ceremonyreligious ritual