I. ˈlāvə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by -er ) of lavour, from Middle French lavoir, lavouer, probably from Medieval Latin lavatorium — more at lavatory
1. archaic : a vessel, trough, or cistern for washing : basin 1a
2. archaic : something that cleanses physically or spiritually
with lavers pure and cleansing herbs wash off the clotted gore — John Milton
Christ's laver hath refreshing power — John Keble
3.
a. : a large brazen vessel near the Mosaic tabernacle and in Solomon's temple where priests washed their hands and feet
b. : one of several vessels in Solomon's temple in which the offerings for burnt sacrifices were washed
4. archaic : the basin of a fountain
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, a water plant
1. : any of several seaweeds: as
a. : red laver
b. : sea lettuce
2. : amanori