as·per·gil·lum ( s p r-j l m) or as·per·gill (-jl)n. pl. as·per·gil·la (-j l) or as·per·gil·lums Roman Catholic Church An instrument, such as a brush or a perforated container, used for sprinkling holy water. [New Latin, from Latin aspergere, to sprinkle; see asperse.] |
aspergillum [ˌæspəˈdʒɪləm], aspergill [ˈæspədʒɪl]
n pl -gilla [-ˈdʒɪlə] -gillums, -gills
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) another term for aspersorium [2]
[from New Latin aspergillum, from Latin aspergere, from spargere to sprinkle]
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