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Meaning of aquamanile | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.

historical

Equivalents

Français aquamanile
Gaeilge acuamainíl
Polski akwamanila
Português agomil gomil

Examples

“Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile, a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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