crucifix.
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
Meaning & usage
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.
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 either side of the body.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
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