˜yÐÄvlog

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laver

1

[ ley-ver ]

noun

  1. Old Testament. a large basin upon a foot or pedestal in the court of the Hebrew tabernacle and subsequently in the temple, containing water for the ablutions of the priests and for the washing of the sacrifices in the temple service.
  2. Ecclesiastical. the font or water of baptism.
  3. any spiritually cleansing agency.
  4. Archaic.
    1. a basin, bowl, or cistern to wash in.
    2. any bowl or pan for water.


laver

2

[ ley-ver ]

noun

  1. any of several edible seaweeds, especially of the genus Porphyra.

Laver

3

[ ley-ver ]

noun

  1. Rod(ney George), born 1938, Australian tennis player.

Laver

1

/ ˈ±ô±ðɪ±¹É™ /

noun

  1. LaverRod(ney) (George)1938MAustralianSPORT AND GAMES: tennis player Rod ( ney ) ( George ). born 1938, Australian tennis player: won eleven Grand Slam singles titles (1960–69), including all four in a single year twice (1962, 1969)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

laver

2

/ ˈ±ô±ðɪ±¹É™ /

noun

  1. Old Testament a large basin of water used by the priests for ritual ablutions
  2. the font or the water of baptism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

laver

3

/ ˈ±ôɑ˱¹É™ /

noun

  1. any of several seaweeds of the genus Porphyra and related genera, with edible fronds: phylum Rhodophyta (red algae)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of laver1

1300–50; Middle English lavo ( u ) r < Anglo-French lavour, Old French laveoir < Late Latin ±ô²¹±¹Äå³ÙÅ°ù¾±³Ü³¾ lavatory

Origin of laver2

1605–15; < New Latin, special use of Latin laver a water plant
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of laver1

C14: from Old French laveoir, from Late Latin ±ô²¹±¹Äå³ÙÅ°ù¾±³Ü³¾ washing place

Origin of laver2

C16: from Latin
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Example Sentences

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Now, he’s supplementing his income by fishing anchovies and growing laver, the edible fronds of seaweed that make nori, another staple of Japanese cuisine commonly used in sushi rolls.

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This includes laverbread, a savoury puree made from laver seaweed, which is eaten alongside other seafood as part of Welsh cuisine.

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It's difficult and painful work, and most whites don’t want to expose the laver of racism, even to themselves, let alone to others.

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Daegu residents posted photos on social media of supermarket shelves devoid of staples such as instant noodles, curry and dried laver.

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The red seaweed Porphyra, called laver in America, is raised in large aquaculture projects for nori.

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