laver
1 of 2noun (1)
la·ver ˈlā-vər 
: a large basin used for ceremonial ablutions in the ancient Jewish Tabernacle and Temple worship
laver
2 of 2noun (2)
la·ver ˈlā-vər ˈlä-
ˈlä- : any of several common red algae (genus Porphyra) with fronds used especially for stewing or pickling compare nori
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English lavour, from Anglo-French lavour, lavere, from Medieval Latin lavatorium
Noun (2)
New Latin, from Latin, a water plant
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1535, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1611, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
Laver
biographical name
La·ver ˈlā-vər
Rod(ney George) 1938– Australian tennis player
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