Etymology

aspergillum

as·per·gil·lum
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Today it means: An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle. Full definition →

Ecclesiastical Latin aspergillum
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  1. Ecclesiastical Latin · borrowed fromaspergillum
  2. English todayaspergillum

From Ecclesiastical Latin aspergillum, from aspergō (“to sprinkle”).

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