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The correct spelling is unction.
How to pronounce unction
/ʌŋkʃən/
nounIPA: /ʌŋkʃən/
Say it like: Unc-sho-n
The correct spelling is unction. A salve or ointment.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A salve or ointment.
- 2.A religious or ceremonial anointing.
- 3.A balm or something that soothes.
- 4.A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
- 5.A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
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