“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ABLUTIONARY
ablutionary, cleansing
(adjective) cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; “ablutionary rituals”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ablutionary (comparative more ablutionary, superlative most ablutionary)
Pertaining to ablution. [From the mid 19th century.]
Synonym: ablutive
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*lu"tion*a*ry, a.
Definition: Pertaining to ablution.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FOOTING
(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”
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