χειρόνιπτρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • basin for washing the hands
  • water for washing the hands

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek χείρ (hand) + Ancient Greek νίπτρον (water for washing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

νίπτρον

Gloss

water for washing

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