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lustrate

Syllabification: (lus·trate)
Pronunciation: /ˈləsˌtrāt/
Definition of lustrate

verb

[with object] rare
  • purify by expiatory sacrifice, ceremonial washing, or some other ritual action:a soul lustrated in the baptismal waters

Derivatives

lustration

Pronunciation: /ˌləsˈtrāSHən/
noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin lustrat- 'purified by lustral rites', from the verb lustrare, from lustrum (see lustrum)

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