ablution

/əˈbluːʃn/noun

उच्चारण अब्लूशन

स्नान, प्रक्षालन, (धार्मिक) शुद्धि-स्नान, वुज़ू

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1
[usually plural] formal
the act of washing yourself, especially as part of a religious ceremony
स्नान, प्रक्षालन, (धार्मिक) शुद्धि-स्नान, वुज़ू
- Pilgrims perform their ablutions in the river before the prayer.
- He finished his morning ablutions and sat down to breakfast.
Synonyms washing bathing cleansing
2
[plural] British, informal
a building or room in a camp or barracks with toilets and places to wash
(शिविर में) स्नानघर और शौचालय
- The ablutions block was at the far end of the camp.

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Ablution is the ceremonial washing of the body or hands before prayer.

प्रार्थना से पहले शरीर या हाथों को धार्मिक रीति से धोना ablution कहलाता है।