Etymograph

English

libatious

From libation (“(humorous) alcoholic beverage”) + -ous.

Formed from libation ‘(humorous) alcoholic beverage’ + -ous

Latin libō ‘to take a little from anything, to taste, to…’

Latin lībātiō ‘libation, drink-offering to the gods’

English libation

Today it means

adj Having a tendency to drink alcohol, especially in large amounts.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

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