̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈlāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin ejaculat us + English -ion
1.
a. : the act or process of ejaculating ; specifically : the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct
b. : an instance of such an act or process
2. : something ejaculated: as
a. : a short sudden emotional utterance
b. : a short urgent prayer
he received a birthday spiritual bouquet from the children advising him that they had offered … 10,705 ejaculations, 340 sacrifices, and 270 acts of charity in his behalf — E.J.Kahn