Aspergillum

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæspÉ™rˈdʒɪlÉ™m/
• Rhymes: -ɪlÉ™m

Origin

From Latin aspergillum, from aspergō ("sprinkle").

Full definition of aspergillum

Noun

1. An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.
• 1994, Juliet Vale (translator), Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie (author), The Royal French State, 1460–1610, “Introduction: Classic Monarchy”, page 6:The king’s authority held sway not only over the knight’s mighty sword, but also over the episcopal cross and aspergillum: for the bishops plied back and forth between court and province like all the other lords.