laver

laver¹ Definition

la·ver (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

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

bread: Place the toast on a metal tray and put the bacon and laver bread on the toast.
tower: An early start today, after a few hours along the dusty tracks we were heading toward laver tower at 4600m.

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