aspergillum

noun
as·​per·​gil·​lum | \ ˌas-pər-ˈji-ləm How to pronounce aspergillum (audio) \
plural aspergilla\ -​lə How to pronounce aspergilla (audio) \ or aspergillums

Definition of aspergillum

: a brush or small perforated container with a handle that is used for sprinkling holy water in a liturgical service

Illustration of aspergillum

Illustration of aspergillum

First Known Use of aspergillum

1649, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aspergillum

New Latin, from Latin aspergere

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