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aspergillum definition

as·per·gil·lum (as′pər jil′əm)

noun pl. aspergilla -·gil′la (-ə) or aspergillums -·gil′·lums

R.C.Ch. a brush or perforated container for sprinkling holy water
also aspergill as′·per·gill′ (-jil′)

Etymology: ModL < L aspergere (see asperse) + neut. dim. suffix -illum

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