lavation

[ ley-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process of washing.

lavation

/ læˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. formal.
   the act or process of washing

Derived Forms

• laˈvational, adjective

Other Words From

• la·vation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lavation¹

1620–30; < Latin lavātiōn- (stem of lavātiō ) a washing, equivalent to lavāt ( us ) (past participle of lavāre to wash) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of lavation¹

C17: from Latin lavātio, from lavāre to wash

Example Sentences

Saying so, he caused holy lavation in an adjacent pool, and inaugurated as the regnant Regina of his royalty and realm.

From Project Gutenberg

Water was profusely used, and their cuerpos were doubtless astonished by the unusual lavation.

From Project Gutenberg

The same ceremony took place with each—one foot only being honored with a lavation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bath
• bathing
• laundry
• soaking