crucifix
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/ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/
English
Definitions
noun
- A wooden cross 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.“Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.”
- The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
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roodrood-treecrosscrossespatibulumcroisesaint andrew's crossmangacrossbonessaint anthony's crossjudas cradlesuppedaneumdisciplinebuntonstabat materclavis