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crucifixOne entry found. 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
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