释义 |
la·ver I. \ˈlāvə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by -er) of lavour, from Middle French lavoir, lavouer, probably from Medieval Latin lavatorium — more at lavatory 1. archaic : a vessel, trough, or cistern for washing : basin 1a 2. archaic : something that cleanses physically or spiritually < with lavers pure and cleansing herbs wash off the clotted gore — John Milton > < Christ's laver hath refreshing power — John Keble > 3. a. : a large brazen vessel near the Mosaic tabernacle and in Solomon's temple where priests washed their hands and feet b. : one of several vessels in Solomon's temple in which the offerings for burnt sacrifices were washed 4. archaic : the basin of a fountain II. noun (-s) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, a water plant 1. : any of several seaweeds: as a. : red laver b. : sea lettuce 2. : amanori |