noun
- Plural of aspergillum; a brush or sprinkler used in religious ceremonies to sprinkle holy water on a congregation or altar.
Usage: religious/liturgical term; also called an aspergill or holy-water sprinkler
Examples
- The priest used one of the aspergillums to bless the congregation with holy water.
- Several ornate aspergillums were displayed in the cathedral's sacristy.
- During the Easter vigil, the deacon carried the aspergillums in the procession.
- The silver aspergillums had been part of the church's collection for over a century.
- She carefully cleaned the aspergillums before the Sunday service.