Christogram

English

noun
Definitions
  • A monogram that forms an abbreviation for the name of Jesus Christ, traditionally used as a Christian symbol, such as the chi-rho (☧).

Etymology

Affix from English gram derived from German Christogramm derived from Latin monogramma Christi.

Origin

Latin

monogramma Christi

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