Christogram

noun

Chris·​to·​gram ˈkri-stə-ˌgram How to pronounce Christogram (audio)
ˈkrī-
: a graphic symbol of Christ
especially : chi-rho

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The pitchers also prominently feature the Christogram IHS, which symbolizes Jesus Christ, reflecting the enormous role that Christianity played in early modern Europe. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek Christos + English -gram

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christogram was in 1899

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“Christogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christogram. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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