affusion

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Etymology [edit]

Latin affusio.

Noun [edit]

affusion (plural affusions)

  1. The pouring of liquid.
  2. A method of Christian baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized.

Usage notes [edit]

Sometimes confused with effusion, "an outpouring of liquid".

Translations [edit]

pouring of liquid
a method of Christian baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized
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