Definition of Libations

1. Noun. (plural of libation) ¹

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Definition of Libations

1. libation [n] - See also: libation

Lexicographical Neighbors of Libations

liase
liases
liason
lib
libament
libaments
libanomancy
libant
libate
libated
libates
libating
libation
libationary
libations
libatory
libbard
libbard's bane
libbards
libbed
libber
libbers
libbing
libecchio
libecchios
libeccio
libeccios
libel
libel tourism

Literary usage of Libations

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Satapatha-brâhmana: According to the Text of the Mâdhyandina School by Julius Eggeling (1897)
"And as to why he offers the prospering (libations),— the prospering (libations) are vital airs, and the vital airs are the immortal element: with the ..."

2. A Popular Account of the Ancient Egyptians by John Gardner Wilkinson (1854)
"a thousand libations, a thousand boxes of ointment. ... Vases used for libations. Two kinds of vases were principally used for libations ; but that used on ..."

3. The Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians by John Gardner Wilkinson (1878)
"to the Egyptian deities, libations and incense hold, it is true, a prominent place, as well as flowers, fruit, and other productions of the soil ; but geese ..."

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