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Chi-Rho
(kīˈrōˈ, kēˈ-)
noun pl. Chi-Rhos
A monogram and symbol for Christ, consisting of the superimposed Greek letters chi (Χ) and rho (Ρ), often embroidered on altar cloths and clerical vestments. Also called Christogram.
Origin:
Origin: chi1
Origin: + rho
Origin: , first two letters of Greek Khrīstos, Christ
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