Definition of viaticum

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vi·at·i·cum    (v-t-km, v-) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. vi·at·i·ca  (-k) KEY  or vi·at·i·cums

1. Ecclesiastical The Eucharist given to a dying person or one in danger of death.
2. Supplies for a journey.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin viticum, from Latin, traveling provisions, from neuter of viticus, viatic ; see viatical