| Word | libation |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A drink poured out as an offering to a deity. |
| Sentence | But once you've made your libation and your prayer—all according to ancient custom—hand this cup...to your comrade...so he can pour forth too. He too, I think, should pray to the deathless ones himself. |
| Source | The Odyssey, 3.50–54 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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