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CHRISM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chrism mean?
• CHRISM (noun)
The noun CHRISM has 1 sense:
1. a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
Familiarity information: CHRISM used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
chrism; chrisom; holy oil; sacramental oil
Hypernyms ("chrism" 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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