Ritual Anointing With Oil Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
	46%	9		Religious ritual of applying oil to someone's head or body
	noun • the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
	43%	8		Cultural ritual of anointing with fragrant oil
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The Guardian Quick03 Sep 2011	Down 14
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