Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accubation
Noun
/ˌæk.jʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of reclining at the table while eating or the practice of lying down to eat.
Examples
- In ancient Rome, accubation was a common practice during feasts, where guests would recline on couches.
- Some cultures still embrace accubation, enjoying meals in a relaxed, lying down position.
Meaning
Accubation refers specifically to the posture of lying down while partaking in a meal, a behavior observed in various cultures throughout history.
Synonyms
- Reclining
- Reclining at meat
