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noun
A basin that holds holy water with which worshippers sprinkle themselves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: aspersory
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noun
An aspergillum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: aspergill
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Broader terms: device
noun
the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: basin
History
From Latin aspersōrium (“sprinkling-place”).
