Aquamanile
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands. historical
"Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile, a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail."
Example
More examples"Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile, a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail."
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin aquamanile, from Latin aqua (“water”), and the root of manus (“hand”).