Definition of Lavabo

1. Noun. A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression).

Exact synonyms: Handbasin, Wash-hand Basin, Washbasin, Washbowl
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

lauryl
lauryl alcohol
lausenite
lautarite
lautenthalite
lautite
lauwine
lauwines
lav
lava
lava-like
lava dome
lava domes
lava lamp
lava lamps
lavabo (current term)
lavaboes
lavabos
lavacicle
lavacicles
lavaform
lavage
lavaged
lavages
lavaging
lavalava
lavalavas
lavalier
lavaliere

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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