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unction in Russian

unction in Russian is мазь, пома́зание, еле́й — unction means a thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.

unction in Russian

мазь
noun
Pronounced: maz
An ointment or salve.
пома́зание
noun
Pronounced: pomazaniye
A religious or ceremonial anointing.
еле́й
noun
Pronounced: yeley
A balm or something that soothes.

What does "unction" mean?

  1. noun A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
  2. noun (religion) The act of putting oil on someone as part of a religious ceremony.
  3. noun Something that calms or eases pain or distress.
  4. noun A warm, earnest quality in the way someone speaks, expressing deep feeling.
    ""Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction."
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unction in a sentence

  • "Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction.

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What is "unction" in Russian?
"unction" in Russian is мазь, пома́зание, еле́й. unction means: A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
How do you pronounce мазь?
"unction" in Russian is мазь, pronounced "maz".
Are there other ways to say "unction" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "unction": мазь, пома́зание, еле́й.
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