noun
crucifix
KROO-suh-fiks/ˈkruːsəfɪks/
A cross bearing an image or figure of Jesus.
A small crucifix hangs on the wall above her bed.
Etymology
The pieces mean “fixed to the cross,” originally describing the person fastened there. The object takes its name from its representation of Christ on the cross.
In context
i saw a crucifix and registered it for what it was my reaction was to remark quite loudly during a particularly quiet part of the mass mommy why is that man hanging from the letter t
More examples
- She wears a silver crucifix on a chain.
- The priest holds a crucifix during the prayer.
- The museum displays several carved wooden crucifixes.
Forms
crucifix · crucifixes
crucifixion noun — Execution by fastening someone to a cross.
Similar words
- cross
- May be plain, without any figure of Jesus.