aspergillum
1 synonym for aspergillum, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A brush or perforated rod-shaped implement used in Christian worship for sprinkling holy water.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
holy water sprinkler
How to use aspergillum
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dip the aspergillum
sprinkle with an aspergillum
an aspergillum and holy water
bless with an aspergillum
Aspergillum is a specialist, formal term confined mainly to Christian liturgical contexts.
Etymology
Aspergillum comes from Ecclesiastical Latin, where it derives from the verb aspergo, meaning to sprinkle.
Full origin of aspergillum →Frequently asked questions
What is an aspergillum used for?
It is used in Christian worship to sprinkle holy water, for example over a congregation or an object being blessed.
What is the plural of aspergillum?
Both aspergilla and aspergillums are accepted plural forms.
Where does the word aspergillum come from?
It comes from Ecclesiastical Latin, ultimately from the verb aspergo, meaning to sprinkle.
