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manduction

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manduction in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
    chew  chewing  mastication  manduction 
  2. the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
    "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
    Communion  Holy Communion  sacramental manduction  manduction 
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