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crucifix
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cru·ci·fix  (krs-fks)
n.
1. An image or figure of Jesus on the cross.
2. A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin crucifxus, from Latin, past participle of crucifgere, crucify; see crucify.]

crucifix
Noun
a model cross with a figure of Christ upon it [Church Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.crucifixcrucifix - representation of the cross on which Jesus died
Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
2.crucifix - a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
gymnastic exercise - (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
Translations

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrucifijo
crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrucifix m
crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] nKruzifix nt
crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrocifisso

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