χρῖμα

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From χρίω (khríō) (“to rub, smear”), with the noun-forming suffix -μα (-ma) indicating the result of an action.

Noun

χρῖμα • (khrîma) n (genitive χρῖματος); third declension

  1. ointment, unguent, oil
  2. anointing
  3. coating, plaster
    • POxy., 529 4

Usage notes

χρῖμα is the earlier form of χρῖσμα (khrîsma) and preserves the older accentual pattern of the χρι- deverbal noun family.

Derived terms

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