Defn: Like lava, or composed of lava; lavic.
LAVATION
La*va"tion, n. Etym: [L. lavatio: cf. OF. lavation.]
Defn: A washing or cleansing. [Obs. or R.]
LAVATORY
Lav"a*to*ry, a.
Defn: Washing, or cleansing by washing.
LAVATORY
Lav"a*to*ry, n.; pl. Lavatories. Etym: [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire.
See Lave to wash, and cf. Laver.]
1. A place for washing.
2. A basin or other vessel for washing in.
3. A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
4. A place where gold is obtained by washing.