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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASPERGILLUM

From New Latin aspergillum, from Latin aspergere, from spargere to sprinkle.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ASPERGILLUM

aspergillum  [ˌæspəˈdʒɪləm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASPERGILLUM

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Aspergillum is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ASPERGILLUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

aspergillum

Aspergillum

An aspergillum is a liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water. It comes in two common forms: a brush that is dipped in the water and shaken, and a perforated ball at the end of a short handle. Some have sponges or internal reservoirs that dispense holy water when shaken, while others must periodically be dipped in an aspersorium. An aspergillum is used in Roman Catholic and Anglican ceremonies, including the Rite of Baptism and during the Easter Season. In addition, a priest will use the aspergillum to bless the candles during candlemas services and the palms during Palm Sunday Mass. At a requiem, if a coffin is present, the priest will sprinkle holy water on the coffin. The aspergillum can be used in other manners where sprinkling of holy water is appropriate, as in a house blessing, in which the priest might bless the entry to the home. The name derives from the Latin verb aspergere 'to sprinkle'. The form of the aspergillum differs in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the Greek Orthodox Church the aspergillum is in the form of a standing vessel with a tapering lid. The top of the lid has holes in it from which the agiasmos is sprinkled.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASPERGILLUM


amylum
ˈæmɪləm
asylum
əˈsaɪləm
bryophyllum
ˌbraɪəˈfɪləm
chillum
ˈtʃɪləm
filum
ˈfaɪləm
hilum
ˈhaɪləm
paspalum
pæsˈpeɪləm
phylum
ˈfaɪləm
pilum
ˈpaɪləm
podophyllum
ˌpɒdəʊˈfɪləm
Salem
ˈseɪləm
spathiphyllum
spəˈθɪfɪləm
spirillum
spaɪˈrɪləm
subphylum
sʌbˈfaɪləm
superphylum
ˌsuːpərˈfaɪləm
vexillum
vɛkˈsɪləm
Winston-Salem
ˈwɪnstənˈseɪləm
xylem
ˈzaɪləm
ylem
ˈaɪləm
zanthoxylum
zænˈθɒksɪləm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASPERGILLUM

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ASPERGILLUM

antebellum
capitellum
castellum
cerebellum
clitellum
flabellum
flagellum
haustellum
intervallum
labellum
macallum
pellum
post-bellum
rostellum
sacellum
scutellum
sensillum
skellum
vallum
vellum

Synonyms and antonyms of aspergillum in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «aspergillum» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

aspergillum
1,325 millions of speakers

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570 millions of speakers

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510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

aspergillum
380 millions of speakers
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aspergillum
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Translator English - Russian

кропило
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aspergillum
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Translator English - Bengali

aspergillum
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Translator English - French

goupillon
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Translator English - Malay

Aspergillum
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Translator English - German

Weihwasserwedel
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Translator English - Japanese

aspergillum
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

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Translator English - Javanese

Aspergillum
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Translator English - Vietnamese

aspergillum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புனித நீர் தெளிக்கும் தூரிகை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एस्परगिलम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kutsal su kabı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aspersorio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kropidło
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кропило
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aspergillum
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

aspergillum
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

aspergillum
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

aspergillum
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

aspergillum
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASPERGILLUM»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASPERGILLUM»

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On Euplectella Aspergillum: Also On A New Form Of ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
William Chimmo, 2010
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Witchcraft Today: An Encyclopedia of Wiccan and Neopagan ...
The aspergillum is a magical tool apparently derived from the Christian liturgy, although it may have other sources as well. It is simply a “sprinkler” that is dipped into water and used to sprinkle a congregation. The as- pergillum can be used in  ...
James R. Lewis, 1999
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Earthworm Fauna of Taiwan
Amynthas aspergillum (Perrier, 1872) #-^it^i*5| Fig. 9, PLATE 2 (A) Perichaeta takatorii Goto & Hatai, 1898: 76. Pheretima (Pheretima) aspergillum - Michaelsen , 1929: 158. Pheretima takatorii - Kobayashi, 1939a: 659; - Kobayashi, 1939b: 778 ...
Chih-Han Chang, Huei-Ping Shen, Jiun-Hong Chen, 2009
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Conchologia Iconica: Or, Illustrations of the Shells of ...
(Mus. Cuming.) Aspergillum ClavatuM. Asp. testa valvis oblongo-ova- tis, vagina prolatione bifurcatâ partim indutis ; vaginâ longâ, attenualâ, curvatâ, arenulas calculosque minutos agglutinante ; fimbria regulariter declivi, tubulis sub- elongatis, ...
Lovell Reeve, 1860
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A Monograph of the Order Pholadacea: And Other Papers
F. Zebuense, Chenu, sp. Aspergillum Zebuense, Chenu, 111. Conch. Asp. p. 3, t. 3, f. 3. Catlow, Conch. Nomenc. p. 1, 1845. Reeve, Monog. Asp. t. 3, f. 8, 1860. Brechites Zebuensis, H. and A. Adams, Ii. p. 339, 1856. Aspergillum Philippinense ...
George Washington Tryon, 1862
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Pamphlets on Biology: Kofoid collection
In the Grstrochcenirue both valves are free from the tube. Subfamily Aspergillinse . Aspergillum (Penicillusi Javanicum, Lam. Philippines. $.50-1.00 fWarnea) vaginiferum, Lam. Tor, Red Sea. (Fig. 70.) .75-2.00 This is the prince of watering- pot ...
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Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Materia Medica
<Dilong> refers to the dried earthworm, Pheretima aspergillum (Perrier) ( Megascolecidae) or Allolobophora caliginosa (Savigny) trapezoides ( Lumbricidae). The former is customarily known as <Guangdilong> and the latter <Tudilong> (1).
Hson-Mou Chang, Paul P. H. But, 2001
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The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of ...
... of testaceous acephalous animals established by Lamarck in the fifth volume of the ' Histoire Naturelle des Animaux sans Vertebres,' published in 1818, and arranged by him under his Tubico- kves, between Aspergillum and Fistulana.
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Signs & Symbols in Christian Art
They are also used in the ceremony of Coronation. The holy oil is symbolic of consecration. Asperges (Aspergillum). Asperges (thou shalt sprinkle) is the first word of the anthem, 'Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo,' which has come to designate ...
George Ferguson, George Wells Ferguson, 1959
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The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of ...
The Tubicolges of Lamarck form the first division of his Conchi/eres Crasvipedes ; and he commences his Coiickifera with Aspergillum, and terminates them with Lingula, the last genus, according to him, of the Brachiopoda. Lamarck observes  ...
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1843

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASPERGILLUM»

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S. Hutch priest's blessing of bikes one facet of a rich custom
Blick plans to shake an aspergillum, a tool priests use to sprinkle holy water, in the hopes that each bike blessed will be safe as it travels along ... «Hutchinson News, May 15»
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Scientists probe the astonishing engineering of glass sponges
The sponges in question are called euplectella aspergillum, or more poetically, Venus' flower baskets, and they produce elaborate skeletal ... «GCR, May 15»
3
Sea Sponge's "Structural Principles" Inspire "Design Strategy"
The Venus Flower Basket (Euplectella aspergillum) mastered fiber optics ... One such example, Euplectella aspergillum, is a sediment-dwelling ... «Discovery Institute, Apr 15»
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Scientists reveal how a sea sponge gets its remarkable strength
Found in deep waters in the western Pacific Ocean, the 20–35 cm-long sea sponge Euplectella aspergillum is commonly known as Venus's ... «physicsworld.com, Apr 15»
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Glass Anchors Strengthen Sponges and Enlighten Engineers
New functional insights into the internal architecture of the laminated anchor spicules of Euplectella aspergillum , Proceedings of the National ... «Scientific American, Apr 15»
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New insight into the strength of sea sponges
... in a research paper titled “New functional insights into the internal architecture of the laminated anchor spicules of Euplectella aspergillum.” ... «Digital Journal, Apr 15»
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Italy pushes for more action in the fight against religious persecution
Pope Francis sprinkles holy water with an aspergillum at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican. (photo credit:REUTERS). Share on Facebook «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Apr 15»
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Sea sponge anchors are natural models of strength
... Sciences ("New functional insights into the internal architecture of the laminated anchor spicules of Euplectella aspergillum"), the researchers ... «Nanowerk, Apr 15»
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Birds, Dogs, Llamas, Goats, Snakes Receive Easter Blessing
NBC News With a utility bucket of holy water and a giant aspergillum, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez presides over the diocese's the ... «NBCNews.com, Apr 15»
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Holy Week 2015: Where to Watch Pope Francis Live on Good Friday …
Pope Francis sprinkles holy water with an aspergillum as a blessing during the Palm Sunday mass at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Apr 15»

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