kiss of peace
noun
(in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.
a ceremonial kiss formerly given, especially at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity.
Also called
pax.
Origin of kiss of peace
First recorded in 1895–1900
Words nearby kiss of peace
kiss ass,
kiss curl,
kiss good-bye,
kiss of death,
kiss of life,
kiss of peace,
kiss off,
kiss-and-tell,
kiss-off,
kissable,
kissagram