crucifix
pronunciation
How to pronounce crucifix in British English:
UK [ˈkru:səfɪks]
How to pronounce crucifix in American English:
US [ˈkrusəˌfɪks]
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- Noun:
- representation of the cross on which Jesus died
- a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
Word Origin
- crucifix
- crucifix: see cross
- crucifix (n.)
- early 13c., from Old French crucefix (12c., Modern French crucifix), from Latin cruci fixus "(one) fixed to the cross" (see crucify).
Example
- 1. He wears a silver crucifix , a symbol of newly acquired beliefs .
- 2. It 's said that a japanese department store once innocently displayed santa claus nailed to a crucifix .
- 3. The crucifix is outlined in white neon as cold as a corpse and as thin as a skeleton .
- 4. The funeral director took a photo of the crucifix tattoo on michael 's arm to assuage his mother 's doubts .
- 5. A big crucifix hangs on one wall , and footage of john paul ii is projected onto another .