as·per·gill  (ās'pər-jĭl)  n. Variant of aspergillum. |
| as·per·gil·lum (ās'pər-jĭl'əm) n. pl. as·per·gil·la (-jĭl'ə) or as·per·gil·lums Roman Catholic Church An instrument, such as a brush or a perforated container, used for sprinkling holy water. [New Latin, from Latin aspergere, to sprinkle; see asperse.] |
| aspergill | |
noun | |
| a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water |