AQUAMANILE


Meaning of AQUAMANILE in English

ˈakwəməˈnī(ˌ)lē, ˌäkwəməˈnēlē noun

( plural aquamani·les -ī(ˌ)lēz, -ēˌlās ; or aquamanil·ia -ˈnilēə)

Etymology: Late Latin, alteration of Latin aquae manale, from aquae (gen. of aqua water) + manale ewer, from neuter of manalis flowing, from manare to flow + -alis -al — more at emanate

: a water vessel or ewer ; specifically : a basin used by the priest for washing his hands during the celebration of Mass

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