viaticum

vaɪˈætɪkəm

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of food and drink given to a person, especially a dying person, to help sustain them while they are traveling or dying

“The priest offered the sick woman a viaticum to give her spiritual comfort and physical sustenance.”

Synonyms

  • communion
  • eucharist
  • viatic

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxic substance