CHRISOM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam

Synonyms:

chrism; chrisom; holy oil; sacramental oil

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("chrisom" is a kind of...):

balm; ointment; salve; unction; unguent (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)

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