libation

Everyday

1. A libation is a drink poured out on the ground or on an altar as a gift to a god, in old religious rites. tree →
2. (humorous) A libation is a drink, especially a fancy one. tree →

In the lessons

in the lessons on Greek and Roman myths, people pour a libation of water, milk or wine for the gods, and in old tales the cup holds the libation.

Examples

• The priest poured a libation of honey on the altar. tree →
• Before the feast, a libation was offered to the gods. tree →
• The old people poured milk on the ground as a libation. tree →

Note

nothing for maths