PRELIBATIONS

Noun

prelibations

plural of prelibation

Source: Wiktionary


PRELIBATION

Pre`li*ba"tion, n. Etym: [L. praelibatio, fr. praelibare to taste beforehand: cf. F. prelibation.]

1. A. tasting beforehand, or by anticipation; a foretaste; as, a prelibation of heavenly bliss.

2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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