ablution in Greek
ablution in Greek is νερό του καθαρμού, πλύσιμο — ablution means the act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
ablution in Greek
νερό του καθαρμού
Pronounced: nero tou katharmou
(Western, _, Christianity) The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest. [from 17th c.]
πλύσιμο
Pronounced: plysimo
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]
What does "ablution" mean?
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noun The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
"He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work."
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noun A ritual washing of the body performed as part of religious practice, such as before prayer.
"Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers."
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noun In British military use, a building containing showers and basins for washing.
"The recruits queued outside the ablutions block at dawn."
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ablution in a sentence
- He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work.
- Ablutions after the long hike took a good hour.
- Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers.
- The temple provided a basin for ablutions before entry.
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What is "ablution" in Greek?
"ablution" in Greek is νερό του καθαρμού, πλύσιμο. ablution means: The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
How do you pronounce νερό του καθαρμού?
"ablution" in Greek is νερό του καθαρμού, pronounced "nero tou katharmou".
How do you use "ablution" in a sentence?
Example: "He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work." In Greek, "ablution" is νερό του καθαρμού, πλύσιμο.
Are there other ways to say "ablution" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "ablution": νερό του καθαρμού, πλύσιμο.
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