1. Noun
Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
2. Noun
The same as Chrisom.
3. Noun
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
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