aspersorium

Noun
Synonyms: aspergill

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)aspersoria

  1. the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic ChurchesType of basin
  2. a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy waterSynonyms: aspergillType of deviceParts handle, grip
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

As′per·so′ri·um (…), noun; pl. Aspersoria (…).

Origin: LL. See Asperse.

1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.

2. A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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