ablution

• Nom désignant l'action de se laver rituellement, en particulier le lavage des mains ou des objets sacrés par un prêtre avant certaines cérémonies religieuses, ou plus largement tout nettoyage rituel du corps.

A noun referring to the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels, often performed as part of a religious ceremony.

1. Ritual washingC1formal

   The act of washing oneself, especially as a religious or ceremonial rite.

   ablution rituelle

   • The priest performed his ablutions before the ceremony.
   • Ablution is a common practice in many religions.
   • She completed her morning ablutions with holy water.

   Synonymesbathingcleansinglavationpurificationwashing