— ablutionary , adj.
/euh blooh"sheuhn/ , n.
1. a cleansing with water or other liquid, esp. as a religious ritual.
2. the liquid thus used.
3. a washing of the hands, body, etc.
[ 1350-1400; ME ablution- (s. of ablutio ), equiv. to ablut ( us ), ptp. of abluere (see ABLUENT) + -ion- -ION ]