1. Plural of aspergillum; a small brush or sprinkler used in religious ceremonies to sprinkle holy water.
Usage: religious/liturgical context; also called aspergil or asperges
2. Plural of aspergillus; a genus of fungi commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter, some species of which can cause respiratory infections in humans.
Usage: mycology/medical context

Examples

• The priest used the aspergills to distribute holy water to the congregation.
• During the Easter vigil, the deacon carried the aspergills in the processional.
• Aspergills are commonly found in damp environments and can trigger allergies.
• The laboratory identified aspergills in the air samples collected from the building.
• Some species of aspergills produce aflatoxins, which are harmful to human health.