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lustral
CIDE DICTIONARY
lustral, a. [L. lustralis, fr. lustrum: cf. F. lustral. See Lustrum.].
- Of or pertaining to, or used for, purification; as, lustral days; lustral water. [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to a lustrum. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lustral, adj. relating to or used in ceremonial purification.
Etymology
L lustralis (as LUSTRUM)
THESAURUS
lustral
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