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 Definitions of Ablution  [əˈblu ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Ablution' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ablution
a cleansing with water or other liquid, esp. as a religious ritual.

2.  ablution
the liquid used.

3.  ablution
a washing of the hands, body, etc.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < L ablūtiō=

Definition of 'Ablution' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) ablution
the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels


Definition of 'Ablution' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Ablution
the act of washing or cleansing; specifically, the washing of the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite

2. (noun) Ablution
the water used in cleansing

3. (noun) Ablution
a small quantity of wine and water, which is used to wash the priest's thumb and index finger after the communion, and which then, as perhaps containing portions of the consecrated elements, is drunk by the priest



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