The difference between Lavabo and Washbasin
When used as nouns, lavabo means a ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the eucharist, whereas washbasin means a basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lavabo and Washbasin
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Lavabo as a noun:
A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.
Examples:
"synonyms: lavatory"
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Lavabo as a noun:
The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.
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Lavabo as a noun:
A washbasin, particularly the one in a church used in the ritual.
Examples:
"synonyms: washbasin"
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Lavabo as a noun:
A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.
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Lavabo as a noun:
A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.
Examples:
"synonyms: Thesaurus:bathroom"
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Washbasin as a noun:
A basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.