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lavabos

/ləˈvɑːboʊz/

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noun

A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

Examples :

"During the solemn High Mass, the priest performed the lavabos at the side of the altar before preparing the bread and wine. "

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noun

The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.

Examples :

"After the washing of hands ritual, the priest carefully dried them with the lavabos. "

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noun

A washbasin, particularly the one in a church used in the ritual.

Examples :

"The priest carefully washed his hands in the lavabos before the communion service. "

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noun

A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.

Examples :

"After a morning of work in the fields, the monks would gather at the lavabos, washing their hands before lunch. "

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noun

A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

Examples :

"During the school break, there was a long line for the lavabos. "

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