Word: pedilavium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
di
la
vi
um
Definition: The rite of foot-washing based on the act carried out by Jesus Christ on his disciples at the Last Supper. Depending on the church or denomination, it may be carried out at baptism, during Holy Communion, or as part of a Maundy Thursday service; maundy.
Morphemes:
Affix: pedilavium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The rite of foot-washing based on the act carried out by Jesus Christ on his disciples at the Last Supper. Depending on the church or denomination, it may be carried out at baptism, during Holy Communion, or as part of a Maundy Thursday service; maundy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pedi-
Language: la
Decoded: pedi-
Meaning: combining form relating to feet
Affix: lavāre
Language: la
Decoded: lavare
Meaning: to lave, to wash
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
Meaning: suffix forming abstract nouns