ASPERSORIA

ASPERSORIUM

aspergill, aspersorium

(noun) a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water

aspersorium

(noun) the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

aspersoria

plural of aspersorium

Source: Wiktionary


ASPERSORIUM

As`per*so"ri*um, n.; pl. Aspplwsoria. Etym: [LL. See Asperse.]

1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.

2. A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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