chrism (not what it reminds me of.)
n.
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