potation
UK: pəʊˈteɪʃən | US: poʊˈteɪʃən
n. the act of drinking
n. a drink or beverage, especially an alcoholic one
potation = pot<drink> + ation<noun suffix>
- pot<drink>: From Latin potare ("to drink"), related to potus ("a drink").
- ation<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns denoting an action or process, from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word "potation" traces back to Latin potatio ("a drinking"), derived from potare ("to drink"). It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of drinking or a drink, often with a connotation of alcoholic consumption. The morpheme pot- appears in other English words like "potion" (a medicinal drink) and "potable" (safe to drink), reflecting its enduring link to liquids meant for consumption.
The tavern was known for its strong potations.
After the feast, the guests enjoyed a final potation of fine wine.
Medieval monks brewed herbal potations for medicinal purposes.
He raised his glass in a celebratory potation.
Excessive potation at the party led to headaches the next morning.