Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-per-jil-uh m]
- /ˌæs pərˈdʒɪl əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-per-jil-uh m]
- /ˌæs pərˈdʒɪl əm/
Definitions of aspergillum word
- noun aspergillum a brush or perforated container for sprinkling holy water 3
- noun plural aspergillum a brush or instrument for sprinkling holy water; aspersorium. 1
- noun aspergillum An implement for sprinkling holy water. 1
- noun aspergillum An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler. 0
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Origin of aspergillum
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin asperg(ere) to besprinkle (see a-5, sparge) + -illum diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Aspergillum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aspergillum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aspergillum usage trend in Literature
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