MANDUCATION


Meaning of MANDUCATION in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin manducation-, manducatio, from Latin manducatus + -ion-, -io -ion

1.

a. obsolete : the taking of food : eating

b. : communion 2c

2. : the act of chewing — now used chiefly of invertebrate animals

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