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ablution
noun ab·lu·tion \ə-ˈblü-shən, a-\
: the act of washing yourself
Full Definition of ABLUTION
1
a : the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) b plural : the act or action of bathing
2
plural British : a building housing bathing and toilet facilities on a military base
— ab·lu·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē, -ˌne-rē\ adjective
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Origin of ABLUTION
Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin ablution-, ablutio, from Latin abluere to wash away, from ab- + lavere to wash — more at lye
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ablution
noun ab·lu·tion \ə-ˈblü-shən, a-ˈblü-\
Medical Definition of ABLUTION
: the washing of one's body or part of it
—ab·lu·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective
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