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Etymology
From L. februatio, from februare ‘purify’.

Pronunciation
IPA|/fɛbrʊ'eɪʃən/

Noun
en-noun

1. purification, rejuvenation, renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial

#:Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.
#the object of such purification; a sacrifice

Related terms
February
februate

ru:februation

• 2007-07-29 03:28 - Mike Dillon - /* Etymology */ {{L.}}

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