ablution
UK/əˈbluːʃ(ə)n/US/ә'blu:ʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A ceremonial or ritual washing of the body, especially in religion
净身仪式；沐浴礼
n.
(often plural, humorous) the act of washing oneself
（常用复数，诙谐）盥洗
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (away) + lut (a form of luere, 'to wash') + -ion (act) = 'a washing-away.' The water carries impurity away from the body — hence a ritual cleansing before worship.
Root lav still carries 19 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Worshippers perform ablutions before entering the mosque.
- 2.
He disappeared to perform his morning ablutions.