# februation

> English word · Noun · IPA /fɛbɹʊˈeɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. Purification, rejuvenation, or renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial.
2. The object of such purification; a sacrifice.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/februation