Množina: aspergills

ETYM Late Lat. aspergillum, from Latin aspergere. Related to Asperse, v. t.
A short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water.

Množina: aspergillas

Množina: aspergilloses

1. An opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs.
2. Disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs.
3. Severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys; SYN. brooder pneumonia.

Množina: aspergillums

A brush or small perforated container with a handle that is used for sprinkling holy water in a liturgical service.
Vessel for sprinkling holy water.