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单词 lavabo
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Definition of lavabo in English:

lavabo

nounPlural lavabos ləˈveɪbəʊləˈvɑːbəʊ
  • 1mass noun (in the Roman Catholic Church) the ritual washing of the celebrant's hands at the offertory of the Mass.

    1. 1.1 A towel or basin used during the performance of the lavabo.
      Synonyms
      basin, washbasin, handbasin, wash-hand basin
  • 2A trough for washing in a monastery.

    1. 2.1dated A washbasin or toilet.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'I will wash', in Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas 'I will wash my hands in innocence' (Ps. 26:6), which was recited at the washing of hands in the Roman rite.

Rhymes

Gabo, Garbo
 
 

Definition of lavabo in US English:

lavabo

noun
  • 1A towel or basin used during the performance of the lavabo.

    1. 1.1 (in the Roman Catholic Church) the ritual washing of the celebrant's hands at the offertory of the Mass.
      Synonyms
      basin, washbasin, handbasin, wash-hand basin
  • 2A washing trough in a monastery.

    1. 2.1dated A washbasin.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘I will wash’, in Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas ‘I will wash my hands in innocence’ (Ps. 26:6), which was recited at the washing of hands in the Roman rite.

 
 
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