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Chrisom

A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened.

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Balm 76% connected

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

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Ointment 76% connected

That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.

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Salve 76% connected

Hail!

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Unction 76% connected

The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…

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Unguent 76% connected

A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.

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Chrism 92% connected

Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordinati…

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