A brush-shaped implement for sprinkling holy water; also the feminine form of aspergillum in Latin, or referring to the brush-like structures of certain fungi.
From Latin 'aspergilla', the feminine diminutive of 'aspergillum', derived from 'aspergere' (to sprinkle). The diminutive suffix '-illa/-ella' emphasizes the small, delicate brush-like nature of the instrument.
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