crucifix

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.

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

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crucifix

Noun

a model cross with a figure of Christ upon it [Church Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	crucifix - representation of the cross on which Jesus died rood, rood-tree 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] n → crucifijo

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] n → crucifix m

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] n → Kruzifix nt

crucifix [ˈkruːsɪfɪks] n → crocifisso