Crucifix Definition

kro͝osə-fĭks
crucifixes
noun
crucifixes
A cross with the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ on it.
Webster's New World
A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion.
American Heritage

An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

Wiktionary

(gymnastics) 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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Singular:
crucifix
Plural:
crucifixes

Origin of Crucifix

  • Middle English from Old French from Late Latin crucifīxus from Latin past participle of crucifīgere crucify crucify

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French crucefix (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus

    From Wiktionary

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