simpulum

[sim-pyoo-luh m]

noun, plural sim·pu·la

[sim-pyoo-luh] /ˈsɪm pyʊ lə/.

an ancient dipper having the rim of the bowl at right angles to the handle.

Origin of simpulum

1735–45; < Latin: ceremonial ladle or pouring vessel

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