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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Purification, rejuvenation, or renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial. countable, uncountable

   "Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire."

2. 2
   The object of such purification; a sacrifice. countable, uncountable

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"Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire."

Etymology

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

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