februation

English

Etymology

From Latin februatio, from februare ‘purify’.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛbɹʊˈeɪʃən/

Noun

februation (plural februations)

  1. purification, rejuvenation, renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial
    Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.
  2. the object of such purification; a sacrifice
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