lavabo

lavabo
[ləˈveɪbəʊ, ləˈvɑː-]
(pl. -os)
  1. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a towel or basin used for the ritual washing of the celebrant's hands at the offertory of the Mass
    (罗马天主教)(神父弥撒捐献时用)洗手毛巾,洗手盆
    ■[mass noun]ritual washing of this type
    洗手礼
    ■(dated)a washbasin
    (旧)脸盆
    [ˈlavəbəʊ]
    ■a monastery washing trough
    修道院洗槽
语源
  1. mid 18th cent.: from Latin, literally I will wash', in Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas 'I will wash my hands in innocence' (Ps. 26:6), which was recited at the washing of hands in the Roman rite
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