simpulum

[ sim-pyoo-luhm ]

noun,plural sim·pu·la [sim-pyoo-luh]. /ˈsɪm pyʊ lə/.
  1. an ancient dipper having the rim of the bowl at right angles to the handle.

Origin of simpulum

1
1735–45; <Latin: ceremonial ladle or pouring vessel

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