as·per·gil·lum \ˌaspə(r)ˈjiləm\noun oras·per·giloras·per·gill\ˈaspə(r)ˌjil\ (pluralaspergil·la \-ˈjilə\ ; oraspergil·lums \-ˈjiləmz\ ; oraspergilsoraspergills \-ˌjilz\) Etymology: New Latin aspergillum, from Latin aspergere to sprinkle : a short-handled brush or a perforated globe holding a sponge used for sprinkling holy water