Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun libation

3 senses of libation

Sense 1
libation -- ((facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage)
       => drink -- (a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner")

Sense 2
libation -- (a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity)
       => helping, portion, serving -- (an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each")

Sense 3
libation -- (the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony)
       => religious ceremony, religious ritual -- (a ceremony having religious meaning)

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