A golden ornamental band or border, especially one used in religious vestments or manuscripts from medieval times.
From Greek chrysos (gold) and -ome (a cutting or section). The term emerged in medieval Latin to describe gold decorative elements in religious art and clothing.
Chrysome connects to an entire family of Greek-derived words starting with 'chryso-' meaning gold—including chrysanthemum (gold flower) and chrysalis (the golden-looking insect case). Medieval monks and scribes used this word for the shimmering gold details that made manuscripts literally precious.
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