crucifix

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cru·ci·fix

noun \ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks\

Definition of CRUCIFIX

: a representation of Christ on the cross

Examples of CRUCIFIX

  1. He wears a crucifix on a chain around his neck.

Origin of CRUCIFIX

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
First Known Use: 13th century

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