— communionable , adj. — communional , adj.
/keuh myoohn"yeuhn/ , n.
1. ( often cap. ) Also called Holy Communion . Eccles.
a. the act of receiving the Eucharistic elements.
b. the elements of the Eucharist.
c. the celebration of the Eucharist.
d. the antiphon sung at a Eucharistic service.
2. a group of persons having a common religious faith; a religious denomination: Anglican communion.
3. association; fellowship.
4. interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication: communion with nature.
5. the act of sharing, or holding in common; participation.
6. the state of things so held.
[ 1350-1400; ME ( communion- (s. of communio ) a sharing, equiv. to commun ( is ) COMMON + -ion- -ION ]