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aquamanile

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

historical

Equivalents

Françaisaquamanile
Portuguêsagomilgomil
2 more languages

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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