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chrism (not what it reminds me of.)
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5ME crisme < OE crisma < LL(Ec) chrisma, an anointing, unction < Gr, oil (in Ec use, anointing) < chriein, to rub, anoint: see CHRIST6
1 consecrated oil used in baptism and other sacraments in certain churches
2 a sacramental anointing with this oil



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Color golden green.


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hrysolite
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5ME crisolite < OFr < L chrysolithos < Gr chrysolithos, topaz: see CHRYSO3 & 3LITE6
1 a yellowish-green gem derived chiefly from varieties of olivine
2 a yellowish-green, reddish, or brownish variety of olivine



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chrysoberyl

An orthorhombic mineral, BeAl2 O4 ; vitreous; green, brown,
yellow, or red (alexandrite variety appears emerald green in sunlight, but
red by incandescent light); occurs in granites, granite pegmatites,
schists, and alluvial deposits; a gemstone. Gem varieties: alexandrite,
chrysopal, cymophane, and golden beryl. Known as cat's-eye when it has
chatoyancy. Syn:cymophane
chrysopal.



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