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Aspersorium

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As`per`so´ri`um
n.1.The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.
2.A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
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Noun1.aspersorium - the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches
basin - a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin"
2.Aspersoriumaspersorium - a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
handgrip, handle, grip, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"


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Beneath the two arms of the Cross there were two Angels each with a crystal aspersorium in his hand, in which they gathered up the blood of the Martyrs and with it sprinkled the souls that were making their way to God".
 
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