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aspergillum
(as′pər jil′əm)
noun pl. aspergilla or aspergillums
R.C.Ch. a brush or perforated container for sprinkling holy water
also aspergill
Origin: ModL < L aspergere (see asperse) + neut. dim. suffix -illum
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noun pl. as·per·gil·la (-jĭlˈə) or as·per·gil·lums
Roman Catholic Church
An instrument, such as a brush or a perforated container, used for sprinkling holy water.
Origin:
Origin: New Latin
Origin: , from Latin aspergere, to sprinkle; see asperse
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