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ASPERGILLUM
Etymology
Noun
aspergillum (plural aspergilla or aspergillums)
(Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.
Synonym: rantistirion
Source: Wiktionary
As"per*gill, As`per*gil"lum, n. Etym: [LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See Asperse, v. t.]
1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.]
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Wateringpot shell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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