aspersorium

• Récipient servant à conserver l'eau bénite, ou instrument muni d'une éponge ou d'un aspersoir pour asperger d'eau bénite, notamment dans la liturgie catholique romaine.

A noun referring to a vessel or container used to hold holy water, or a device with a sponge used for sprinkling holy water, typically in Roman Catholic liturgical practices.

1. Holy water basinC2formal

   A basin or vessel used in Roman Catholic churches to hold holy water.

   Bénitier (récipient)

   • The priest filled the aspersorium with holy water before the ceremony.
   • The aspersorium was placed near the entrance of the church.
   • A silver aspersorium stood on the altar.

   Synonymesstoup

2. Sprinkling deviceC2formal

   A short-handled tool with a globe containing a sponge, used for sprinkling holy water.

   Aspersoir à eau bénite

   • The deacon used an aspersorium to sprinkle the congregation.
   • The aspersorium was decorated with intricate carvings.
   • He dipped the aspersorium into the holy water and blessed the crowd.

   Synonymesaspergill