manduction

Noun	1.	manduction - the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation" Synonyms: Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction
	2.	manduction - biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow Synonyms: chewing, mastication, chew

Communion, Eucharist, Eucharistic liturgy, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, intercommunion, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, ritual, sacrament of the Eucharist, sacramental manduction