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
Etymology
Noun
aspersorium (plural aspersoria or aspersoriums)
A basin that holds holy water with which worshippers sprinkle themselves.
An aspergillum.
Source: Wiktionary
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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