februation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /fɛbɹʊˈeɪʃən/
Etymology
From Latin februatio, from februare (“purify”).
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Purification, rejuvenation, or renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial.
Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.
- (countable, uncountable) The object of such purification; a sacrifice.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| februations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |