chrism

Significat (Anglès)

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

Conceptes

crisma

Sinònims

chrisom

anointing

holy oil

anointing oil

sacramental oil

extreme unction

myrrh

unction

Traduccions

crisma

chrême

άγιο μύρο

crisma

crisma

aceite

heilige olie

Chrisam

saint chrême

chrisma

ميرون

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de anglès mitjà: crisme

Heretat de anglès antic: crisma

In summary

From Middle English crisme, from Late Old English crisma, from Medieval Latin crisma, from Ecclesiastical Latin chrisma, from Ancient Greek χρῖσμα (khrîsma, “anointing”, “unction”), from χρίω (khríō, “anoint”).