holy water sprinkler en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-ˈsprɪŋkl̩ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- [-ɾəɹ-] (General-American)
- /ˈhəʊli ˌwɔːtə ˈspɹɪŋklə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /-ˌwɑtəɹ-/ (General-American, cot-caught-merger)
- /ˈhoʊli ˌwɔtəɹ ˈspɹɪŋk(ə)ləɹ/ (General-American)
Etymology
PIE word *kéh₂ilos From holy water + sprinkler, probably a variant of holy-water sprinkle.
Meanings
- Synonym of holy-water sprinkle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| holy water sprinklers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |