crucifix

Noun

Meaning

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 or religion of Christ.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rood rood-tree calvary pax bambino tabernacle chi rosary back blood relic host cross coin candle
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Antonyms

base basis root uncross

Hypernyms

cross gymnastic exercise

Derivatives

crucifixes

Examples

Because their bones are growing, they can only sleep in certain positions, obviously. The crucifix and the swastika tend to be the most popular. Sometimes a combination of the two. Dylan Moran

I make music to make you sick of fake music - hate music like devil worshippin' Satan music. So say your prayers - your Hail Mary's and Jesuses. Take two sticks, tape 'em together and make a crucifix. Eminem

He touched the rough crucifix that lay against his chest and whispered to the moving air, "Lord, that she might be safe, she and my children." Then turned his cheek to her reaching hand and touched her throught the veils of time. Diana Gabaldon

The reason people use a crucifix against vampires is because vampires are allergic to bullshit. Richard Pryor

We live in a world where people will have a GPS and a crucifix on the same dashboard - and you want me to have hope for these fuckin' monkeys on swing-sets? Doug Stanhope

You don't burn incense at an old crucifix. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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