crucifix
Meaning
- 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.
Translations
crucifix
crocifisso
crucifijo
Kruzifix
crucifixo
crucifix
crucifix
σταυρός
çarmıhFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
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