aquamanile

noun

1. A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.

   historical

   Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile, a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail.

Where it comes from

Borrowed from Medieval Latin aquamanile, from Latin aqua (“water”), and the root of manus (“hand”).

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry aquamanile (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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