manduction (n.)

  1. the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation

    [ Syn: communion , holy communion , sacramental manduction ]

  2. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

    [ Syn: chew , chewing , mastication ]

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