PRELIBATION

prelibation. Prelibation, n. a pouring out before, a foretaste

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Pre′li‐ba″tion (?), n. [[L. praelibatio, fr. praelibare to taste beforehand: cf. F. prelibation.]] 1. 1. A tasting beforehand, or by anticipation; a foretaste; as, a prelibation of heavenly bliss.
2. 2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.