1. a large basin or bowl used for washing, especially in religious or ceremonial contexts
Usage: often historical or biblical
2. a type of edible seaweed, especially the purple or reddish kind used in cooking
Usage: also called nori or sea lettuce

Examples

• The priest filled the laver with water for the ritual washing.
• In biblical times, the laver stood in the temple courtyard.
• Laver is a nutritious seaweed commonly used in Asian cuisine.
• She bought dried laver sheets to make sushi at home.
• The ancient laver was made of bronze and decorated with intricate patterns.