'manduction' definitions:
Definition of 'manduction'
(from WordNet)
noun
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, manduction]
noun
Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow [syn: chew, chewing, mastication, manduction]