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Libation

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Definition: noun
  1. The act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity).
  2. A liquid (as wine) used in a libation.
  3. The act or instance of drinking, often ceremoniously.
  4. A beverage, especially a drink containing alcohol.
Pronunciation: lī-bā-shon

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