Libation
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noun


(1)   The act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
(2)   A serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
(3)   (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
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Noun



  1. The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.
  2. The wine or liquid thus poured out.
  3. A beverage, especially an alcoholic one (often used humorously).
 
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