gemellion

noun

ge·​mel·​lion

jəˈmelyən

plural -s

: one of a pair of basins formerly used to wash the hands at meals

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin gemellion-, gemellio, from Latin gemellus twin + -ion-, -io -ion

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