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ablution
[ uh-bloo-shuhn ]
noun
- a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual.
- the liquid thus used.
- Usually ablutions. a washing of the hands, body, etc.
ablution
/ əˈbluːʃən /
noun
- the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
- often plural the act of washing (esp in the phrase perform one's ablutions )
- informal.plural military a washing place
Derived Forms
- abˈlutionary, adjective
Other Words From
- ab·lution·ary adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ablution1
Example Sentences
I used to go to Lozano’s for ablution.
Additionally, the ablution hall of one mosque was damaged inside, according to videos obtained by the group.
After removing external elements from mosques, local governments would then remove facilities essential for religious activities such as ablution halls and preacher's podiums, according to US-based Hui activist Ma Ju.
Another video verified by HRW showed an ablution hall in Liujiaguo mosque in southern Ningxia being demolished shortly after the removal of its two minarets and a dome.
Its office, located in Long Island City, has both a wudu station where drivers can perform their ablution and a dedicated prayer room with prayer rugs.
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