Definition of Ablution

1. Noun. The ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels.

Generic synonyms: Lavation, Wash, Washing, Ritual
Derivative terms: Ablutionary

Definition of Ablution

1. n. The act of washing or cleansing; specifically, the washing of the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite.

Definition of Ablution

1. a washing [n -S] - See also: washing

Medical Definition of Ablution

1. 1. The act of washing or cleansing; specifically, the washing of the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. 2. The water used in cleansing. "Cast the ablutions in the main." 3. A small quantity of wine and water, which is used to wash the priest's thumb and index finger after the communion, and which then, as perhaps containing portions of the consecrated elements, is drunk by the priest. Origin: L. Ablutio, fr. Abluere: cf. F. Ablution. See Abluent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ablution

ablets
able seaman
abling
ablings
ablins
ablism
abloom
ablow
ABLS
abluent
abluent
abluents
ablush
abluted
ablution (current term)
ablution (current term)
ablutionary
ablutions
ablutomania
ably
ABM
abmho
abmhos
ABMT
Abnaki
abnegate
abnegated
abnegates
abnegating
abnegation

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