lavage

/lavɑʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A washing, especially of the body or clothes, or a liquid used for this purpose.

“She took a warm lavage to soothe her sore muscles after the workout.”

2. verb

To wash or bathe something or someone, especially with a gentle or soothing motion.

“The nurse lavaged the baby’s eyes with warm water to clean them.”

Synonyms

  • bath
  • washing

Antonyms

  • desiccation
  • drying