chrism

Betekenis (Engels)

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

Concepten

chrisma

heilige olie

Synoniemen

chrisom

anointing

holy oil

anointing oil

sacramental oil

extreme unction

myrrh

unction

Vertalingen

crisma

chrême

crisma

άγιο μύρο

Chrisam

crisma

ميرون

crisma

aceite

saint chrême

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: crisme

Overgenomen van Oudengels: 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”).