ablutionary -
n. (usu. in pl.)
1 the ceremonial washing of parts of the body or
sacred vessels etc.
2 colloq. the ordinary washing of the
body.
3 a building containing washing-places etc. in a camp, ship, etc.
ablutionary adj. [ME f. OF ablution or L ablutio (as AB-, lutio f. luere lut- wash)]