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lavation

la·va·tion

UK/leɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ uncommon obsolete

noun

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the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

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Borrowed from Latin lavatio, lavationem; compare Old French lavation. Doublet of lotion.

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