inunction

/ɪnˈʌŋ(k)ʃən/
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Other forms: inunctions

Definitions of inunction
  1. noun
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
    synonyms: unction
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    type of:
    anointing, anointment
    the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
    religious ceremony, religious ritual
    a ceremony having religious meaning
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