crucifix
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/
The English word “crucifix” has 3 meanings listed here.
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.
Etymology
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
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