aspergillum

noun as·per·gil·lum \ˌas-pər-ˈji-ləm\

plural as·per·gil·la\-lə\ or as·per·gil·lums

Definition of ASPERGILLUM

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

New Latin, from Latin aspergere

First Known Use: 1649

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