Definition of INUNCTION

inunction

Meanings

Plural: inunctions

Noun

  • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  • The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin inunctio, from inunctus, past participle of inungo (“anoint”), from in- + ungo (“anoint”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃engʷ- (“anoint”).

Synonyms

unction

Scrabble Score: 11

inunction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inunction is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inunction is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

inunction is a valid Words With Friends word