LAVABO

washbasin, handbasin, washbowl, lavabo, wash-hand basin

(noun) a basin for washing the hands (‘wash-hand basin’ is a British expression)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lavabo (plural lavabos or lavaboes)

(Christianity) A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

Synonym: lavatory

(Christianity) The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.

A washbasin, particularly (Christianity) the one in a church used in the ritual.

Synonym: washbasin

(architecture) A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.

(jocular, euphemism) A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

Synonym: Thesaurus:bathroom

Source: Wiktionary



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