Inunct

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To smear with ointment.

    "The contents of one of these is to be inuncted for at least twenty minutes once daily after thorough cleansing on the inner surface of the thighs, the flanks, and the forearms."

  2. 2
    administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing wordnet

Synonyms

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aneleanointanointembrocateoil

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"The contents of one of these is to be inuncted for at least twenty minutes once daily after thorough cleansing on the inner surface of the thighs, the flanks, and the forearms."

Etymology

From Latin inunctus, perfect passive participle of inunguere (“to anoint”). Doublet of anoint.

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