Aspersor

/əˈspɜːsər/ noun

Definition

A person who sprinkles or something that sprinkles, particularly in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Etymology

From Latin 'aspersor', agent noun from 'aspergere' (to sprinkle). The '-or' suffix creates a noun meaning 'one who does the action', making this literally 'one who sprinkles'.

Kelly Says

An aspersor might be a priest performing aspersion, or it can refer to the device itself—it's one of those rare words where it can mean either the person doing the action or the tool they use.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.