PROZYMITE

Etymology

Noun

prozymite (plural prozymites)

(Roman Catholicism, historical, pejorative) One who administers the Eucharist with leavened bread, in particular a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church. [from mid 19th c.]

Synonym: fermentarian

Antonym: azymite

Usage notes

The word was used pejoratively by some members of the Latin Church or Roman Catholic Church to refer to members of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Noun

Prozymite (plural Prozymites)

Alternative letter-case form of prozymite

Source: Wiktionary



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