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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A container used for urinating or defecating when it is impossible or inconvenient to go to a bathroom or toilet; a bedpan, a chamber pot. Commonly used in hospitals, where it is normally called bedpan. Formerly used in private residences, particularly those without an indoor toilet or bathroom. dated
2. 2
   A bowl for receiving the leavings of tea or coffee cups at table British

Synonyms

All synonyms

bedpanchamber potlooslop-bowlslop-jarslop-pail

Etymology

From slop + basin.

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