libation
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Airag, a lightly alcoholic beverage made from fermented horse milk, remains a popular libation in Mongolia.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2023
As noted, this libation landed a gold medal at the inaugural High Spirits Awards, as did another flavor in the Fable stable; a blend of hibiscus, ginger and mint called Night Flight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Popular since the 1840s, root beer, which, like so many of America’s sodas, straddled the line between patent medicine and soothing nonalcoholic libation, was enjoyed as a hot beverage or as a carbonated soda.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
While the drink may veer into a bit of a sweet realm, it would certainly make a bright and festive libation to enjoy over the holidays.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2022
Seeing this done, the king in majesty said to his squire: “A fresh bowl, Pontonoos; we make libation to the lord of lightning, who seconds honorable petitioners.”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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Kierstead pointed to pre-theater and lobby libations as a potential culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
“This year, the Arizona Bowl is bringing sports, libations, and entertainment into a singular bowl game, and we are changing the definition of what a brand partnership is in the NCAA.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024
Some new research from a well known academic journal reveals that one typical ingredient in those libations could be on the way out.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
That's why Salon Food rounded up a list of the 15 best nonalcoholic libations for Dry January — and beyond.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2023
With my drawn blade I spaded up the votive pit, and poured libations round it to the unnumbered dead: sweet milk and honey, then sweet wine, and last clear water; and I scattered barley down.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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