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aspergillum

/ˌæs.pəˈd͡ʒɪl.əm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
as-per-gil-lum
IPA
/ˌæs.pəˈd͡ʒɪl.əm/
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ecclesiastical Latin aspergillum, from aspergō (“to sprinkle”).

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæs.pəˈd͡ʒɪl.əm/
  • British English: /ˌas.pəˈd͡ʒɪl.əm/

Inflected Forms

aspergilla (plural) aspergillums (plural) aspergil (alternative) aspergill (alternative)

Derived Forms

aspergilliform Aspergillus

Frequently Paired Words

aspergillus font stoup

Synonyms

holy water sprinkler rantistirion

Questions

How do you pronounce aspergillum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæs.pəˈd͡ʒɪl.əm/.
What does aspergillum mean?
An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.
Where does aspergillum come from?
From Ecclesiastical Latin aspergillum, from aspergō (“to sprinkle”).

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