| Front | Ablution (noun) |
|---|---|
| Back | The washing of one’s body, or part of it, especially as a religious ritual. The second word part of ablution comes from the Latin verb luo, meaning “wash.” English words that contain the lu root often have something to do with washing, such as deluge, a torrential downpour. |
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