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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 [ˈkruːsɪfɪks]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a cross or image of a cross with a figure of Christ upon it
[from Church Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ, from crucifīgere to crucify]
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 m

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrucifix m

crucifix
nKruzifix nt

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrocifisso
crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] ncrocifisso

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