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Define the word manduction

"manduction" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

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]