Definition of Chrism

1. Noun. A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam.

Exact synonyms: Chrisom, Holy Oil, Sacramental Oil
Generic synonyms: Balm, Ointment, Salve, Unction, Unguent

Definition of Chrism

1. n. Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.

Definition of Chrism

1. Noun. A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chrism

1. a consecrated oil [n -S] : CHRISMAL [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chrism

chowsing
chowtime
chowtimes
choy sum
chrch
chrematistic
chrematistics
chreotechnics
chresard
chresards
chresmologue
chresmologues
chrestomathic
chrestomathies
chrestomathy
chrism (current term)
chrisma
chrismal
chrismation
chrismations
chrismatories
chrismatory
chrismon
chrismons
chrisms
chrisom
chrisoms
chrisstanleyite
christelite
christella

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