استحمّ

1.
He washed himself with hot water: (S, Msb, K: or according to some copies of the K, استحمّ بِالحَمِيمِ has this meaning:) this is the primary signification: (S:) then applied, (S, Msb,) by reason of frequency of usage, (Msb,) to mean he washed himself with any water. (S, Msb. [See also 4.])
2.
He entered the حَمَّام [or hot bath]: (Mgh, TA:) تحمّم [in this sense] is not of established authority. (Mgh.)
3.
He sweated: (S, K:) said of a man, (TA,) and of a horse (S, TA) or similar beast. (TA.)

Perseus ID: n8990