crucifix
/ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.02 in modern English
22
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
noun
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
noun
The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
Example Sentences
- "Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman."
- "Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics."
Etymology
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: crucifix, crocefis, crucifixus