Lavabo — meaning in English

English meaning

• lavabo noun A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.
• sink verb To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.

Senses

Lavabo is used for these senses in English:

• lavabo A washbasin, particularly (Christianity) the one in a church used in the ritual.
• sink A basin used for holding water for washing.

lavabo — full definition

1. noun A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.
2. noun The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.
3. noun A washbasin, particularly (Christianity) the one in a church used in the ritual.
4. noun A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.

sink — full definition

1. verb To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
2. verb To decline gradually in strength, mood, or condition.
3. noun A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, used for washing.
4. noun A place or system that absorbs a resource, such as heat or carbon.

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