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libation

Syllabification: (li·ba·tion)

Pronunciation: /līˈbāSHən/

Definition of libation

noun

a drink poured out as an offering to a deity.
the pouring out of a drink as an offering to a deity:gin was poured in libation
humorous a drink:they steadily worked their way through free food and the occasional libation