I. ˈlavəˌtōre, -tȯr-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavatus (past participle of lavare to wash) + -orium
1. : a basin or other vessel for washing: as
a. : piscina
b. : a water basin in a sacristy
2. : a ritual washing of the hands by a celebrant of the Eucharist : lavabo 1a
3. : a place for washing: as
a. : a room with conveniences for washing the hands and face and usually with one or more toilets
b. : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing the hands and face
c. : a place, trough, or tub in which bodies are washed before burial
4. : water closet , toilet
II. adjective
: of, related to, or characteristic of washing