laver Hear it!

laver1 definition

la·ver (lā′vər)

noun

  1. Archaic
    1. a large basin to wash in
    2. water or any cleansing liquid
  2. a large basin used for ceremonial washing by priests of the ancient Jewish Temple

Etymology: ME lavour < OFr laveoir < L lavatorium < lavare, to wash: see lave

laver2 definition

la·ver (lā′vər)

noun

any of various large, edible, ribbonlike seaweeds

Etymology: L, water plant

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.