ab·lu·tion ( -bl  shn,  -bl-)n. 1. A washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of a religious rite. 2. The liquid so used. [Middle English ablucioun, from Latin abl  ti , abltin-, from abltus, past participle of abluere, to wash away : ab-, away; see ab-1 + -luere, to wash; see leu()- in Indo-European roots.]ab·lu tion·ar y (-sh-n r ) adj. |
ablutionary - cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals"Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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