χριστός
Ancient Greek
adj-1&2
Definitions
- to be rubbed on, used as ointment or salve
- (biblical) describing someone who was ceremonially anointed
Etymology
Suffix from Ancient Greek χρῑ́ω (ceremonially anoint, rub).
Origin
Ancient Greek
χρῑ́ω
Gloss
ceremonially anoint, rub
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process