2 entries under this word

Lavatory

Lāv'a-to-ry, a.

adjective

a. Washing, or cleansing by washing.

Lāv'a-to-ry, n.

noun

n. [Lat. lavatorium, from lavare, to wash; Fr. lavatoire, Sp. lavatorio, It. lavatojo.]

  1. A place for washing.
  2. A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
  3. A place where gold is obtained by washing.