n., pl., -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.
[CHI1 + RHO, first two letters of Greek Khrīstos, Christ.]
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