Complete Definition of "unction"

English

Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
#a religious or ceremonial anointing
#a salve or ointment
#a balm or something that soothes
#a smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess

Related terms
extreme unction = Anointing of the Sick

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