laver

(lā′vər)

noun

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

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

noun

any of various large, edible, ribbonlike seaweeds

Origin: L, water plant

See laver in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A large basin used in the ancient Jewish Temple by a priest for ablutions before making a sacrificial offering.
Archaic A vessel, stone basin, or trough used for washing.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, water pitcher

Origin: , from Old French laveoir

Origin: , probably from Late Latin lavātōrium; see lavatory

noun

Any of several dried, edible seaweeds of the genera Porphyra (the red algae) and Ulva (the green algae).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, a water plant

Origin: , from Old English lǽfer

Origin: , from Latin

Australian tennis player who won the Grand Slam (Wimbledon, French, U.S., and Australian titles) twice, in 1962 and 1969.

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