lavabo noun. [lǝ'veɪbǝʊ, in sense 2 'lavǝbǝʊ] Pl. -o(e)s. M18.
[Latin = I will wash.]
1. Ecclesiastical.
a. In the Eucharist: the ritual washing of a celebrant's hands at the offertory. M18.
b. The small towel used to wipe the celebrant's hands. M18.
c. The basin used for the washing. M18.

2. a. A washing-trough used in some medieval monasteries. L19.
b. A wash-hand basin. E20.
c. = LAVATORY noun 4. M20.

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