lavatory

/ˈlæv.ə.tɹi/noun
Middle School
1

A vessel or fixture for washing, particularly

2

A laver: a washbasin.

3

A bathtub.

4

A piscina: the basin used for washing communion vessels.

5

A lavabo: the basin used for washing one's hands before handling the Eucharist.

6

A baptismal font: the basin used for baptism, used figuratively for the washing away of sins.

7

A plumbing fixture used for washing: a sink.

8

Handwashing as an act, particularly

9

The lavabo: the ritual washing of hands before handling the eucharist.

10

The ritual washing of hands after using the piscina to clean the communion vessels.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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