1. The rite of sprinkling holy water on the congregation in some Christian churches
   "The priest performed the asperges at the beginning of the Mass"
    
2. A liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water, typically a brush or perforated ball on a handle
   "The priest used an ornate silver asperges during the blessing ceremony";
   - aspergillum

Derived forms: aspergeses

Encyclopedia: Asperges