Meanings
noundelibation (plural delibations)
plural delibations
- obsoleteAct of tasting; a slight trial.
The principles of motion and vegetation in living bodies seem to be delibations from the invisible fire or spirit of the universe
1744, George Berkeley, Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tarwater, And divers other Subjects connected together and arising one from another
Origin
- Frenchdélibation
- Latindelibatio
- Englishdelibation
Latin delibatio: compare French délibation.
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