LAVATORY


Meaning of LAVATORY in English

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

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