crisma

Portuguese

/ˈkɾiz.mɐ/

noun

Definitions

(Christianity) confirmation sacrament of sealing one’s adhesion to the doctrine
rechristening a ceremonial change of name or designation

Etymology

Inherited from Latin chrisma derived from Ancient Greek χρῖσμα (unguent, anointing, unction).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χρῖσμα

Gloss

unguent, anointing, unction

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

chrisma Latin
crama Latin
crisma Latin
crāmum Latin
crème French
crisma Spanish, Castilian
or rub with”, “I coat Ancient Greek
χρίω Ancient Greek
χρῖσμα Ancient Greek
*gʰrēy- Proto-Indo-European
creme, cresme Old French
Chrisam Alemannic German
*crama Gaulish
chrisma LL