crucifix
nounEtymology
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
- derived from crucifixus
- derived from crocefis
- inherited from crucifix
Definitions
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
- Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a…
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
- Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.
The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on…
The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
The neighborhood
- neighborcrucifixion
- neighborcrucify
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA