ablution (어**블루**션) — the act of washing oneself, especially as a religious ritual or ceremonial cleansing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of washing oneself, especially as a religious ritual or ceremonial cleansing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbluːʃən/
Korean meaning: 몸을 씻는 행위, 특히 종교적 의식이나 의례적 정화
Korean pronunciation: 어**블루**션
Example Sentences
- The cat's daily ablutions take up half the morning - she's more thorough than most humans!
- Muslim pilgrims must perform ablutions before entering the mosque.
- His morning ablutions were interrupted by an urgent phone call from his boss.
ablution
NOUN//əˈbluːʃən//
the act of washing oneself, especially as a religious ritual or ceremonial cleansing
a robed monk carefully pours clean water from a wooden ladle over his hands above an ornate stone basin. The water flows gently as he methodically cleanses each finger and palm with reverent concentration. Before entering the sacred temple behind him, he must complete this purification ritual. Another monk waits patiently nearby, also preparing for the cleansing ceremony. The temple courtyard around them features carved stone elements and peaceful garden details. the act of washing oneself as a religious ritual or ceremonial cleansing
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ablutio,' derived from 'abluere' meaning 'to wash away' or 'to cleanse.' This term has been used since ancient Roman times to refer to ritual washing or ceremonial cleansing.
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“The cat's daily ablutions take up half the morning - she's more thorough than most humans!”
“Muslim pilgrims must perform ablutions before entering the mosque.”
“His morning ablutions were interrupted by an urgent phone call from his boss.”
“The hotel bathroom was so luxurious that even simple ablutions felt like a spa treatment.”
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