noun
- A small brush or sprinkler used in religious ceremonies to sprinkle holy water.
Usage: Also called an aspergillum; used in Christian liturgy, especially in Catholic and Anglican churches.
Examples
- The priest dipped the aspergill into the font and sprinkled holy water over the congregation.
- During the Easter vigil, the aspergill was used to bless the assembled faithful.
- The ornate aspergill was made of silver and featured a long handle for easy distribution of water.