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Definition of Manduction
1. Noun. The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist. "The governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
Exact synonyms: Communion, Holy Communion, Sacramental Manduction
Generic synonyms: Ritual
Group relationships: Eucharist, Eucharistic Liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, Sacrament Of The Eucharist
Specialized synonyms: Intercommunion
Derivative terms: Commune
Generic synonyms: Ritual
Group relationships: Eucharist, Eucharistic Liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, Sacrament Of The Eucharist
Specialized synonyms: Intercommunion
Derivative terms: Commune
2. Noun. Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow.
Exact synonyms: Chew, Chewing, Mastication
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Chomping, Gumming, Mumbling, Rumination
Group relationships: Eating, Feeding
Derivative terms: Chew, Chewy, Chewy, Chew, Masticate
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Chomping, Gumming, Mumbling, Rumination
Group relationships: Eating, Feeding
Derivative terms: Chew, Chewy, Chewy, Chew, Masticate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Manduction
Literary usage of Manduction
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1904)
"He believed in the " correctness of the opinions advanced by Savigny and others,
that the organs of manduction are the properly articulated members of ..."
2. A General Catalogue of Books Offered to the Public at the Affixed Prices by by Bernard Quaritch (Firm) (1884)
"... HELIANA: a manduction to the Philosopher's Magical Gold; to which is added
Zoroaster's Cave, etc. by Geo. Thor. ..."
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