inunction

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin inunctio, from inunctus, past participle of inungo (“‘anoint’”), from in- + ungo (“‘anoint’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪn'ʌŋkʃən/

[edit] Noun

inunction (plural inunctions)

1. the anointing or rubbing-in of oil or balm

[edit] Related terms

• anoint
• ointment
• unguent