Eucharist

One entry found for Eucharist.

Main Entry: Eu·cha·rist
Pronunciation: 'yü-k(&-)r&st
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
1 : COMMUNION 2a
2 Christian Science : spiritual communion with God
- eu·cha·ris·tic /"yü-k&-'ris-tik/ adjective, often capitalized