laver¹ Definition
la·ver (lā′vər)
noun
- Archaic
- a large basin to wash in
- water or any cleansing liquid
- 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
laver Usage Examples
Converse of object
set: Verse 7. " And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shall put water therein.
Adjective modifier
purple: Purple laver was used to make laver bread and is still eaten in parts of Wales.
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near laver
- ‹ lavender water
- ‹ lavender
- ‹ lave
- ‹ lavatory
- ‹ lavation
- ‹ lavaliere
- ‹ Laval
- ‹ lavage
- ‹ lavabo
- ‹ lava-lava
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