crucifix

Meaning

Noun

• A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
• An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
• The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

Origin

• From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.