Lav"a*to*ry, n.; pl.
Lavatories (#). [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.
Lav"a*to*ry (?), a. Washing, or
cleansing by washing.