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crucifix definition

cru·ci·fix (kro̵̅o̅′sə fiks′)

noun

a cross with the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ on it

Etymology: ME < OFr or ML; OFr crucefix < ML(Ec) crucifixus, orig. pp. of LL(Ec) crucifigere: see crucify

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