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Synonyms of lavabo

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Another word for lavabo is lavatory. Other synonyms of lavabo are washbasin, bathroom, latrine, necessarium and toilet.

Synonyms and similar words for lavabo

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

  • lavatoryA lavabo: the basin used for washing one's hands before handling the Eucharist.

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

  • washbasinA basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for...

nounA lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

Meaning of lavabo

  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.

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Questions about synonyms of lavabo

What is another word for lavabo?
Lavabo has 72 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lavatory, washbasin, bathroom, latrine, necessarium, toilet, urinal and water closet.
What does lavabo mean?
Lavabo means a ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

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