Februation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Related terms

English

Etymology

From Latin februatio, from februare ‘purify’.

Pronunciation

IPA: /fɛbrʊ'eɪʃən/

Noun

Singular 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

Related terms

• February
• februate