Definition of LIBATE

libate

Meanings

Verb

  • To pour a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
  • To drink an alcoholic beverage.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lībātus, from lībāre (“to pour out, taste”).

Scrabble Score: 8

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libate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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