Definition of aspergillum in English:

aspergillum

nounPlural aspergillums, Plural aspergilla ˌaspəˈdʒɪləmˌæspərˈdʒɪləm

An implement for sprinkling holy water.
洒圣水器
Example sentencesExamples
- In studying the shape of the fungus he was reminded of an aspergillum, the instrument used for the dispersion of holy water in catholic churches, and so the fungus got its name.
- An aspersorium (sometimes aspersory) is the bucket-like vessel which holds the Holy Water and into which the aspergillum is dipped.
- Within this religious setting, the pot thus functions as a vessel for holy water and the wand as an aspergillum.
- This little device is called aspergillum, after the Latin word for sprinkling, which is aspergo.
- The aspersorium, containing a small amount of holy water, and aspergillum are placed at the sedilia for use during the final Commendation.
- Fortunately the candles were all new and very tall, so no one was forced to make a mad grab for the aspergilla and extinguish the bouquets.
- Suspended from a rod attached to the frame of what must be a devotional picture, the bucket has been turned into a container for holy water with the addition of an aspergillum.
- Use your imagination, remembering that the aspergillums should be sturdy, and that they will be burned or otherwise disposed of at the end of the ceremony.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin.

Rhymes

chillum, film, vexillum

Definition of aspergillum in US English:

aspergillum

nounˌæspərˈdʒɪləmˌaspərˈjiləm

An implement for sprinkling holy water.
洒圣水器
Example sentencesExamples
- An aspersorium (sometimes aspersory) is the bucket-like vessel which holds the Holy Water and into which the aspergillum is dipped.
- Fortunately the candles were all new and very tall, so no one was forced to make a mad grab for the aspergilla and extinguish the bouquets.
- This little device is called aspergillum, after the Latin word for sprinkling, which is aspergo.
- Use your imagination, remembering that the aspergillums should be sturdy, and that they will be burned or otherwise disposed of at the end of the ceremony.
- The aspersorium, containing a small amount of holy water, and aspergillum are placed at the sedilia for use during the final Commendation.
- In studying the shape of the fungus he was reminded of an aspergillum, the instrument used for the dispersion of holy water in catholic churches, and so the fungus got its name.
- Suspended from a rod attached to the frame of what must be a devotional picture, the bucket has been turned into a container for holy water with the addition of an aspergillum.
- Within this religious setting, the pot thus functions as a vessel for holy water and the wand as an aspergillum.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin.

词汇	aspergillum
释义	Definition of aspergillum in English: aspergillum nounPlural aspergillums, Plural aspergilla ˌaspəˈdʒɪləmˌæspərˈdʒɪləm An implement for sprinkling holy water. 洒圣水器 Example sentencesExamples In studying the shape of the fungus he was reminded of an aspergillum, the instrument used for the dispersion of holy water in catholic churches, and so the fungus got its name. An aspersorium (sometimes aspersory) is the bucket-like vessel which holds the Holy Water and into which the aspergillum is dipped. Within this religious setting, the pot thus functions as a vessel for holy water and the wand as an aspergillum. This little device is called aspergillum, after the Latin word for sprinkling, which is aspergo. The aspersorium, containing a small amount of holy water, and aspergillum are placed at the sedilia for use during the final Commendation. Fortunately the candles were all new and very tall, so no one was forced to make a mad grab for the aspergilla and extinguish the bouquets. Suspended from a rod attached to the frame of what must be a devotional picture, the bucket has been turned into a container for holy water with the addition of an aspergillum. Use your imagination, remembering that the aspergillums should be sturdy, and that they will be burned or otherwise disposed of at the end of the ceremony. Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin. Rhymes chillum, film, vexillum Definition of aspergillum in US English: aspergillum nounˌæspərˈdʒɪləmˌaspərˈjiləm An implement for sprinkling holy water. 洒圣水器 Example sentencesExamples An aspersorium (sometimes aspersory) is the bucket-like vessel which holds the Holy Water and into which the aspergillum is dipped. Fortunately the candles were all new and very tall, so no one was forced to make a mad grab for the aspergilla and extinguish the bouquets. This little device is called aspergillum, after the Latin word for sprinkling, which is aspergo. Use your imagination, remembering that the aspergillums should be sturdy, and that they will be burned or otherwise disposed of at the end of the ceremony. The aspersorium, containing a small amount of holy water, and aspergillum are placed at the sedilia for use during the final Commendation. In studying the shape of the fungus he was reminded of an aspergillum, the instrument used for the dispersion of holy water in catholic churches, and so the fungus got its name. Suspended from a rod attached to the frame of what must be a devotional picture, the bucket has been turned into a container for holy water with the addition of an aspergillum. Within this religious setting, the pot thus functions as a vessel for holy water and the wand as an aspergillum. Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin.
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