aspersorium vs device

device vs aspersorium

aspersorium and device both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
aspersorium	Yes	No	No	No
device	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, device is a hypernym of aspersorium; that is, device is a word with a broader meaning than aspersorium:

aspersorium: a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

aspersorium (noun)	device (noun)
the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches	any clever maneuver
a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

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