inunction

(in uŋks̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of rubbing ointment, liniment, etc. into the skin
  2. an ointment, liniment, etc.

Origin: L inunctio: see in- & unction

See inunction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.
  2. The act of anointing, as in a religious ceremony.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, anointing

Origin: , from Latin inūnctiō, inūnctiōn-

Origin: , from inūnctus

Origin: , past participle of inunguere, to anoint

Origin: : in-, on; see in-2

Origin: + unguere, to smear

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