2007-02-20

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2007-02-20 07:10 am

aspergillum

aspergillum - n., a brush or small perforated container with a handle that is used for sprinkling holy water in a liturgical service.


The bucket into which those without a reservoir are dipped is called a aspersorium. From Latin aspergere, to sprinkle.

---L.