1. A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
   "The bishop used chrisom to anoint the newly baptized";
   - chrism, sacramental oil, holy oil
    
2. [archaic] A white cloth thrown over a child when baptized or christened
   "The baby wore a traditional chrisom during the baptism ceremony"

Derived forms: chrisoms

Type of: balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent

Encyclopedia: Chrisom