ABLUTIONS

Noun

ablutions

plural of ablution

A building that houses bathing and toilet facilities on a military base. [From the mid 20th century.]

ablutions pl (plural only)

(pluralonly, UK, military) The location or building where the showers and basins are located. [From mid 20^th century.]

Anagrams

• abutilons, sublation

Source: Wiktionary

ABLUTION

Ab*lu`tion, n. Etym: [L. ablutio, fr. abluere: cf. F. ablution. See Abluent.]

1. The act of washing or cleansing; specifically, the washing of the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite.

2. The water used in cleansing. "Cast the ablutions in the main." Pope.

3. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: A small quantity of wine and water, which is used to wash the priest's thumb and index finger after the communion, and which then, as perhaps containing portions of the consecrated elements, is drunk by the priest.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition