libation

英 [laɪ'beɪʃ(ə)n] 美[laɪ'beʃən]

• n. 饮酒；奠酒祭神仪式（形容词libationary）

1. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

2. a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity

3. the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony