LAVABO
washbasin, handbasin, washbowl, lavabo, wash-hand basin
(noun) a basin for washing the hands (âwash-hand basinâ 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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