One entry found for lavatory. Main Entry: lav·a·to·ry
Pronunciation:
lav-
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, -t
r-Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English lavatorie "basin for washing," from Latin lavatorium (same meaning), derived from earlier lavare "to wash" --related to LAUNDRY, LAVISH, LOTION
1 : a basin for washing; especially : a small sink with running water and drainpipe
2 : a room with lavatories and usually with toilets
3 : TOILET 2b
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