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“pediluvium”
pediluvial, pediluvium
Of or pertaining to the washing of feet, or to a foot-bath; ceremonies connected with the washing of feet (as a religious act).
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ped-, pedi-, -pedal, -ped, -pede, -pedia
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A foot bath or the cleansing of feet: Jane's mother went to a podiatrist several times to have a series of pediluvia to treat her feet because of the pain that made it almost impossible for her to walk.
Some Christian organizations use the pediluvium as a religious rite as indicated in the book of John 13:1-17 of the Bible.
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luto-, lut-, luv-, lu-
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ped-, pedi-, -pedal, -ped, -pede, -pedia
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