লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
libation
The term carries a strong duality between the sacred and the profane. In its primary religious sense, it describes a ritual act of pouring liquid—usually wine or oil—onto the ground or an altar. This usage is formal and evokes an atmosphere of solemnity, antiquity, and spiritual devotion.
In modern social contexts, the word is frequently used as a playful or ironic euphemism for alcoholic beverages. By applying a term associated with ancient religious rites to a casual cocktail party, the speaker adds a layer of mock-grandeur or humor to the act of drinking.
Meanings
Examples
The priest poured a libation of wine upon the altar to appease the gods.
I think it is time we enjoyed a few libations before the party starts.
He offered a solemn libation of honeyed water to the spirits of his ancestors.
Shall we head to the bar for some refreshing libations?
The ancient Greeks often performed a libation before beginning a feast.
I wonder if they have any strong libations available at this lounge.
A small libation was spilled on the earth as a sign of respect.
Let us gather for some evening libations and catch up on old times.