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aquamanilia

aquamanilia is the plural of aquamanile.

Meaning of aquamanile

Noun

aquamanile (plural aquamaniles or aquamanilia)

  1. (historical) A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.
    • Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile, a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail.2007 October 19, Karen Rosenberg, “Sacred Works in Secular Places”, in New York Times

Questions about aquamanilia

What is aquamanilia the plural of?
Aquamanilia is the plural of aquamanile.

Words near aquamanilia in the dictionary

  1. aqualungists
  2. aqualungs
  3. aquamanale
  4. aquamanile
  5. aquamaniles
  6. aquamanilia
  7. aquamarine
  8. aquamarines
  9. aquamation
  10. aquamations
  11. aquameter

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