chrismal

1 of 2

adjective

chris·​mal

ˈkrizməl

: of or relating to chrism

chrismal

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a vessel or flask for holding the chrism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Medieval Latin chrismalis, from Late Latin chrisma chrism

Noun

Medieval Latin chrismale, from Late Latin chrisma chrism

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