crucifix

noun

cru·​ci·​fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 

: a representation of Christ on the cross

Examples of crucifix in a Sentence

He wears a crucifix on a chain around his neck.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of a gold chain, cross or crucifix, which is common among major league players, Seigler wears a necklace filled with turquoise stones. —Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025

In many of the images, crucifixes are seen visibly dangling from their necks or sewn onto clothing. —Tess Owen, Wired News, 14 Aug. 2025

One fan told Rife to carry salt, a lighter, a Bible and a crucifix at all times. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025

The weapons make clear that the party was armed with more than crucifixes on its mission. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crucifix

• bolsheviks
• candlesticks
• intermix
• lunatics
• mensheviks
• orthotics
• politicks
• politics
• biopolitics
• bricks
• brix
• chicks

Kids Definition

crucifix

noun

cru·​ci·​fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 

: a cross with a figure of Jesus crucified on it

Etymology

Middle English crucifix "crucifix," from Latin crucifixus (same meaning), derived from earlier Latin crucifigere "to crucify," from cruc-, crux "cross" and figere "to fasten, fix" — related to cross, crucify, fix