Inunction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈʌŋkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inunction is a noun meaning The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.
Meaning
The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.
Example Sentences
Besides these fomentations, irrigations, inunctions, odoraments, prescribed for the head, there must be the like used for the liver, spleen, stomach, hyperchondries, etc.
Word Forms
- inunctions
Synonyms for inunction
Depending on context, synonyms include unction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unction, mercurial, anointment, anointing, enoiling, annointment.
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