Inunction and Salve

Inunction

Inunction noun - Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.
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Salve and inunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Salve" instead a noun "Inunction".

Salve

Salve noun - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Inunction and salve are semantically related. You can use "Inunction" instead a noun "Salve".

Nearby Words: salving, salved, salver
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