ablution
noun
The act of washing oneself; a ceremonial washing as a religious rite. Often used in plural to refer to the routine of washing and grooming.
Etymology
From Latin "ablutio" (a washing away), from "abluere" (to wash away), from "ab" (away) + "luere" (to wash). Shares roots with "dilute" and "pollution."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The monks began each day with ritual ablutions in the sacred spring."
- 2.
"After his morning ablutions, he felt ready to face the day."
- 3.
"Islamic tradition requires ablutions before prayer five times daily."
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Fun Fact
Ritual ablution appears in nearly every world religion. In Judaism (mikvah), Islam (wudu), Hinduism (snana), and Shinto (misogi), water purification symbolizes spiritual cleansing and preparation for the sacred.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (A, B, L, U, T, I, O, N)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "AB" at the start of words.
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