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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