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Meaning of LAVATION

Pronunciation:  la'veyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
 
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 Synonyms: wash, washing
 
 See Also: ablution, bathing, dishwashing, laundering, rinse, rinsing, soak, soaking, washing-up, washup, window-washing, work

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\La*va"tion\, n. [L. lavatio: cf. OF. lavation.]
A washing or cleansing. [Obs. or R.]
 

 

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