aspergill Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

As"per*gill, As`per*gil"lum noun (Also<
  • Aspergill
  • Aspergillum
)
Etymology
LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See Asperse, v. t.
Definitions
  1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. Also written aspergillus.
  2. (Zoöl.) See Wateringpot shell.

Webster 1913