libate

verb

li·​bate

ˈlībāt

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to pour out a libation or make libation to

intransitive verb

1

: to make libation

2

: to drink alcoholic drink

sat up with three libating guests who would not leave

Word History

Etymology

Latin libatus, past participle of libare to pour as an offering

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