Libation (noun)

1. An act of pouring a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage, as an offering to a deity or in honor of a deceased person.
2. An alcoholic beverage poured as an offering or as part of a ritual.

Origin:

From latin libatio(n-), from libare "to pour as an offering".

Examples:

1. In ancient Greece, wine was often poured as a libation to the gods.
2. The pouring of libation is a traditional ritual in many African cultures.
3. The libation ceremony was an important part of the religious ritual.
4. The libation was poured on the ground as an offering to the spirits.
5. Libations were poured in honor of the deceased before the start of the feast.