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ablution

[ uh-bloo-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual.
  2. the liquid thus used.
  3. Usually ablutions. a washing of the hands, body, etc.


ablution

/ əˈbluːʃən /

noun

  1. the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
  2. often plural the act of washing (esp in the phrase perform one's ablutions )
  3. informal.
    plural military a washing place
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • abˈlutionary, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ab·lution·ary adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ablution1

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ablūtiōn- (stem of ablūtiō ), equivalent to ablūt ( us ), past participle of abluere ( abluent ) + -iōn- -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ablution1

C14: ultimately from Latin ablūere to wash away
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Example Sentences

I used to go to Lozano’s for ablution.

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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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