noun The act of washing something. Originally, the purifying of oils and other substances by emulsification with hot water; now more generally, a thorough cleansing of a precipitate or other non-dissolved substance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. Washing oneself; bathing, cleaning oneself up. The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest. wudu, ritual washing of the limbs and head performed immediately before prayer or holding the Quran
noun Originally, the purifying of oils and other substances by emulsification with hot water; now more generally, a thorough cleansing of a precipitate or other non-dissolved substance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
noun The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite.
noun The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest.
noun wudu, ritual washing of the limbs and head performed immediately before prayer or holding the Quran
noun The liquid used in the cleansing or ablution.
noun The ritual consumption by the deacon or priest of leftover sacred wine of host after the Communion.