Category: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.