crucifix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

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crucifix crucifixes

From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.

cross

crucifixion crucify

crucifixlike crucifix position crucifix toad lily crucifix

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