invocation
nounfeminineformal/ĩ.vu.kɐ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/low
in·vo·ca·ção
Definition
The act or effect of invoking; a call, supplication, or appeal, especially to a deity, saint, or spiritual entity.
The ceremony opened with an invocation to the gods of the harvest.
The poet's invocation to the Muse is a traditional epic device.
Common collocations
invocation of saintsprayer of invocation
Etymology
Do latim 'invocatio, invocationis', de 'invocare' (chamar, invocar).