lavation

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lavatio, lavationem; compare Old French lavation. Doublet of lotion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /leɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

lavation (countable and uncountable, plural lavations)

  1. (obsolete) washing or cleansing.

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