Meaning Of The Word Chrism

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chrism in American English
consecrated oil used in baptism and other sacraments
noun: a consecrated oil, usually mixed with balsam or balsam and spices, used by certain churches in various rites, as in baptism, confirmation, and the like

chrism in British English
noun: a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

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