ə̇ˈnəŋ(k)shən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inunction-, inunctio, from inunctus (past participle of inunguere ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : an act of applying an oil or ointment : anointing ; specifically : the rubbing of an ointment into the skin for therapeutic purposes
2. : ointment , unguent , inunctum