English noun: libation | |||
1. | libation (food) (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drink | ||
Domain usage | humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness | ||
2. | libation (food) a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | helping, portion, serving | ||
3. | libation (act) the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony | ||
Broader (hypernym) | religious ceremony, religious ritual | ||