DEFINITION: A traditional cleansing ritual used to prepare for the New Year -- often includes the consumption of special tonics or potions.

Lavationlibation

Created by: quippingqueen

Pronunciation: lav/a/shun/li/ba/shun

Sentence: Holly Horsefeathers knew that New Year's wouldn't be a success without a little lavationlibation to flush all her troubles away including a fast-talking frog who insisted she play post office.

Etymology: lavation (cleansing or purification process) + libation (a drink)

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