"aprication" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /æpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /æpɹiˈkeɪʃən/ [General-American]
Etymology: apricate + -ion. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|apricate|ion}} apricate + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aprication (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The act of apricating, or basking in the sun. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Sun Related terms: apricate, apricity

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