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unction

/ˈʌŋkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does unction mean?

noun

A smooth, oily, or greasy substance; a quality of smoothness or slickness. In Christian tradition, anointing with oil.

Example

"The priest applied a small amount of unction to the patient's forehead."

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