Main Entry: Eu·cha·rist

Pronunciation: \ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

Date: 14th century

1 : communion 2a
2 Christian Science : spiritual communion with God

— eu·cha·ris·tic \ˌyü-kə-ˈris-tik\ adjective often capitalized