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Libation vs Libatory - What's the difference?

libation | libatory |

As a noun libation

is the act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.

As an adjective libatory is

pertaining to libation.

libation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.
  • The wine or liquid thus poured out.
  • A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

    • Synonyms

    * (act of pouring) tip, tipping * See also

    Related terms

    * libate

    External links

    * (wikipedia "libation")

    libatory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to libation.
    • (Webster 1913)