Meaning
A vessel or fixture for washing, particularly
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lavatorie, from Late Latin lavātōrium, from Latin lavāre (“to wash”) + -ium (forming places related to an activity). As a place to pan gold, via Spanish lavadero. Doublet of lavatorium and laver. See also lave.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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