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purificatory


pu·ri·fi·ca·to·ry

adj
\pyr-ˈi-fi-kə-ˌtr-ē, ˈpyr-(ə-)fə-kə-\

Definition of PURIFICATORY

: serving, tending, or intended to purify <purificatory rituals>

First Known Use of PURIFICATORY

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