Lavation

//leɪˈveɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    washing or cleansing. countable, obsolete, uncountable
  2. 2
    the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) wordnet

Synonyms

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ablutiondoucheenemaflushirrigationrinse

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lavatio, lavationem; compare Old French lavation. Doublet of lotion.

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