chrismatory

1 of 2

noun

chris·​ma·​to·​ry

ˈkrizməˌtōrē

plural -es

1

: a cruet or vessel or a place in which the chrism is kept

2

: sacramental anointment : unction

chrismatory

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to sacramental unction

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English crismatorie, from Medieval Latin chrismatorium, from Late Latin chrismat-, chrisma chrism + Latin -orium -ory

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