Main Entry: cru·ci·fix

Pronunciation: \ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ, from crucifixus, past participle of crucifigere to crucify, from Latin cruc-, crux + figere to fasten — more at fix

Date: 13th century

: a representation of Christ on the cross