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Meanings of aspergill in English

A tool used to sprinkle holy water.

A short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water.

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Examples for "aspergillum"
Examples for "aspergillum"
1
On this table were a silver crucifix, a vase filled with holy water, and an aspergillum.
The Memoirs of Victor Hugo
2
The interior has a remarkable display of carved bench-ends (notice the "aspergillum" in central aisle, and the arms of Henry VIII.
Somerset
1
The ecclesiastic passed the holy water sprinkler to his neighbour.
Madame Bovary
2
The man touched his finger to the holy water sprinkler.
Original Short Stories — Volume 03
3
The poor holy water sprinkler died and the parish priest appointed the wheelwright, whose misfortunes had come to his knowledge, to replace him.
Original Short Stories — Volume 03