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Crucifix - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Crucifix : (noun)
1: representation of the cross on which Jesus died [syn: rood,
rood-tree]
2: a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast
supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Crucifix : \Cru"ci*fix\ (kr?"s?-f?ks), n.; pl. Crucifixes (-?z).
[F. crucifix or LL. crucifixum, fr. L. crux, crucis, cross _
figere, fixum, to fix. See Cross, and Fix, and cf.
Crucify.]
1. A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the
cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross
of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman
Catholics in their devotions.
The cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix.
--Milman.
And kissing oft her crucifix, Unto the block she
drew. --Warner.
2. The cross or religion of Christ. [R.] --Jer. Taylor.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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