noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of holy-water sprinkle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: holy-water sprinkle
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
holy water sprinkler
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊli ˌwɔːtə ˈspɹɪŋklə/
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Received-Pronunciation: /-ˈsprɪŋkl̩ə/
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General-American: /ˈhoʊli ˌwɔtəɹ ˈspɹɪŋk(ə)ləɹ/
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General-American: [-ɾəɹ-]
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General-American, cot-caught-merger: /-ˌwɑtəɹ-/
History
Etymology
PIE word *kéh2ilos From holy water + sprinkler, probably a variant of holy-water sprinkle.