februation

English

Etymology

From Latin februatio, from februare (“purify”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛbɹʊˈeɪʃən/

Noun

februation (countable and uncountable, plural februations)

  1. Purification, rejuvenation, or 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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