ˌaspə(r)ˈjiləm noun
or as·per·gil or as·per·gill ˈaspə(r)ˌjil
( plural aspergil·la -ˈjilə ; or aspergil·lums -ˈjiləmz ; or aspergils or aspergills -ˌjilz)
Etymology: New Latin aspergillum, from Latin aspergere to sprinkle
: a short-handled brush or a perforated globe holding a sponge used for sprinkling holy water
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