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ablutions

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ablution has 1 sense
  1. ablution - the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
    --1 is a kind of
    ritual; wash, washing, lavation
    --1 has particulars:
     shower, shower bath; bath; sponge bath; Turkish bath, steam bath, vapor bath, vapour bath

Definitions from the Web

Ablutions

Definition: The act of washing or cleansing oneself, often referring to religious or ceremonial practices.

Senses:

  1. Noun: Daily Cleaning: The act of washing or cleansing oneself, especially as a daily ritual.
  2. Noun: Religious Ritual: The act of washing specific parts of the body as a religious ritual before prayer or worship.
  3. Noun: Ceremonial Preparation: The act of washing or cleansing oneself before participating in a sacred or ceremonial event.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. After a long day at work, I always look forward to my evening ablutions to relax and refresh myself.
  • 2. In many cultures, performing ablutions before entering a temple is considered a sign of respect and purity.
  • 3. The priest carefully performed his ablutions before the religious ceremony, symbolizing his purification and readiness.

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