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Alt. of Aspergillum

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  1. n. Alt. of Aspergillum
  2. n. a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
  3. 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.] 2. (Zoöl.) See Wateringpot shell.
  4. n a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water