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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)

Derivations in Latin

Aspergillaceae

Derivations in other languages

English aspergillus, Italian aspergillo

Usage

Word found in New Latin



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