proskomide

[ praws-kaw-mee-thee; English pros-kuh-mahyd ]

noun

, Greek Orthodox Church.

1. prothesis ( def 2a ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of proskomide¹

< Greek proskomidḗ oblation, equivalent to pros- toward + komidḗ conveyance, a bringing to a place; compare komízein to provide, bring