Meaning of launder in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlɔndər/

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1. Verb

   launder

   Etymology

   Middle English (as a noun denoting a person who washes linen): contraction of lavender, from Old French lavandier, based on Latin lavanda‘things to be washed’, from lavare‘to wash’

   Definitions

   1. cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water

   Examples

   • « Wash the towels, please! »

   Derived terms

   • automatic washer
   • laundry
   • lavation
   • wash
   • washables
   • washer
   • washing
   • washing machine
2. 2. convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones

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