definition of
manduction

[1] #1 manduction n. [Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction] the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation". wn

[2] #2 manduction n. [chew, chewing, mastication] biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow. wn