chrêmecommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom the Latin chrisma (unction), itself coming from the Greek χρίσμα khrísma which means oil or anointing by oil.Definition1. Sacred oil, mixed with balm and used for the unctions made in the administration of certain sacraments and in some other ceremonies of the Church.religionexpandPluralchrêmesSee alsochrêmes (cn.)