myEtymology.com: Latin etymology of Aspergillus

Etymology of the Latin word Aspergillus

the New Latin word Aspergillus

derived from the Latin word aspergillum (aspergillum, holy water sprinkler, brush)

derived from the Latin word aspergere (sprinkle, strew on, splatter)

derived from the Latin word spargere (scatter, strew, sprinkle)

using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)

derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)

Word found in New Latin