ABLUTION


Meaning of ABLUTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈblu:ʃən ]

n. (usu. in pl.) 1 the ceremonial washing of parts of the body or sacred vessels etc. 2 colloq. the ordinary washing of the body. 3 a building containing washing-places etc. in a camp, ship, etc. øøablutionary adj. [ME f. OF ablution or L ablutio (as AB-, lutio f. luere lut- wash)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.