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Definition of Lavabo
1. Noun. A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression).
Generic synonyms: Basin
Group relationships: Bath, Bathroom
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Lavabo
1. Noun. A washbasin, especially one attached to the wall of a church, and used for the ceremonial washing of the hands of the celebrant before the eucharist ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lavabo
1. a ceremonial washing in certain Christian churches [n -BOES or -BOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lavabo
Literary usage of Lavabo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary of Liturgical and Ecclesiastical Terms by Frederick George Lee (1877)
"lavabo-DISH.—A dish of latten, copper, brass, or precious metal, in which the
celebrant washes his fingers at the offertory. Many ancient examples exist, ..."
2. A Glossary of Liturgical and Ecclesiastical Terms by Frederick George Lee (1877)
"Many ancient examples exist, of one of which a representation is given in the
accompanying woodcut. (See Illustration.) lavabo- ..."
3. Giovanni Della Robbia by Allan Marquand (1920)
"Andrea di Lazzaro Cavalcanti, known also as Buggiano, in 1440 had surrounded a
lavabo with a tabernacle or architectural frame, such as were used by the ..."
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