chrism

Mane (Îngilîzî)

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

Hevwate

Werger

άγιο μύρο

chrisma

crisma

saint chrême

ميرون

heilige olie

Wekî (IPA) tê bilêvkirin
/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/
Etîmolojî (Îngilîzî)

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”).

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