inunction

in·unc·tion

 (ĭn-ŭngk′shən)

n.

1. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.

2. The act of anointing, as in a religious ceremony.

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[Middle English, anointing, from Latin inūnctiō, inūnctiōn-, from inūnctus, past participle of inunguere, to anoint : in-, on; see in-² + unguere, to smear.]

inunction

(ɪnˈʌŋkʃən)

n

1. (Medicine) the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing

2. (Medicine) the ointment so used

3. the act of anointing; anointment

[C15: from Latin inunguere to anoint, from unguere; see unction]

in•unc•tion

(ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən)

n.

the act of anointing or the rubbing in of an oil.

[1595–1605; < Latin inunctiō <inung(uere) to anoint]

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Noun

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inunction - anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual unction anointing, anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquid religious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning