Definition of Aspergillum

1. Noun. am implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler ¹

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Definition of Aspergillum

1. [n -LA or -LUMS]

Medical Definition of Aspergillum

1. 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus. 2. See Wateringpot shell. Origin: LL. Aspergillum, fr. L. Aspergere. See Asperse, v. T. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aspergillum

aspergers
asperges
aspergill
aspergilla
aspergilli
aspergillic acid
aspergilliform
aspergillin
aspergillium
aspergilloma
aspergillomycosis
aspergilloses
aspergillosis
aspergillosis precipitin
aspergills
aspergillum (current term)
aspergillums
aspergillus
aspergillus antigen skin test
aspergillus flavus
aspergillus fumigatus
aspergillus nidulans
aspergillus niger
aspergillus nuclease s1
aspergillus ochraceus
aspergillus oryzae
asperging
asperifolious
asperities
asperity

Literary usage of Aspergillum

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Magazine of Natural History by Edward Charlesworth (1830)
"In aspergillum (Jig- 87.), the part generally preserved in col- 87 lections is the tube, ... aspergillum."

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