transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē, Brit ]
-və-t(ə-)rē noun
( plural -ries )
Etymology: Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye
Date: 14th century
1. : a vessel (as a basin) for washing ; especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing
2. : a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets
3. : toilet 3b
• lavatory adjective