Aspersoria

/ˌæspərˈsoːriə/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'aspersorium'; plural form of vessels or instruments used for sprinkling water in religious or ceremonial practices.

Etymology

Latin plural of 'aspersorium', from 'aspergere' (to sprinkle) + '-orium' (place/instrument suffix). The '-a' ending is the standard neuter plural in Latin.

Kelly Says

Museums with religious artifacts often have entire collections of aspersoria—each one might be centuries old and made of different materials like brass, silver, or ceramic, showing how sprinkling holy water has been ritualized across cultures.

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