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Ablutions

Scope note

In religion, prescribed ceremonial cleansing of part or all of the body or of objects with the intent of purification or dedication, usually but not exclusively performed with water.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000249405

Broader Terms used

rituals (events)

Narrower Terms used

wudu

Equivalent Terms used

ablution

Created

13yrs ago

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