noun

lavabo

Lavabo (noun) means a ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

noun

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

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

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

A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.

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Etymology

From the Christian ritual, which was traditionally accompanied in Catholicism by a recitation of Psalm 25:6 (Psalm 26:6, in the Hebrew and in most modern translations) which in Latin begins with the word lavābō (“I will wash”). The sense of "room with a toilet" developed under the influence of lavatory and lav.

Rhymes for lavabo

Szabo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lavabo?

"lavabo" (noun) means a ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

What are the different meanings of lavabo?

"lavabo" has 3 main meanings: 1. A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist; 2. The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual; 3. A washbasin, particularly (Christianity) the one in a church used in the ritual.