aspergillum

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæspəɹˈdʒɪləm/

Noun

aspergillum (plural aspergilla)

1. (Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.

   Synonyms: rantistirion

   • 1994, Juliet Vale (translator), Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie (author), The Royal French State, 1460–1610, “Introduction: Classic Monarchy”, page 6:

     The king’s authority held sway not only over the knight’s mighty sword, but also over the episcopal cross and aspergillum: for the bishops plied back and forth between court and province like all the other lords.

Translations

• French: goupillon
• German: Aspergill, Weihwassersprengel, Sprengel, Weihwasserwedel, Sprengwedel, Weihwedel
• Portuguese: aspersório, hissope
• Russian: кропи́ло
• Spanish: hisopo, aspersorio

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