chrismon

noun

chris·​mon ˈkriz-ˌmän How to pronounce chrismon (audio)
plural chrisma ˈkriz-mə How to pronounce chrismon (audio) or chrismons

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Latin Christus Christ + Late Latin monogramma monogram

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chrismon was in 1872

Dictionary Entries Near chrismon

Cite this Entry

“Chrismon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrismon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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