1. holy rood - Noun
2. Holy rood - Proper noun
(Christianity) Synonym of True Cross: the cross upon which Jesus was crucified.
Alternative form of Holyrood: the Scottish Parliament, its chambers, or the surrounding neighborhood.
holy rood (uncountable)
(Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Holy Rood: the True Cross of Jesus.
Interment will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. Source: Internet
The Berry Tower is all that remains of the former church of the Holy Rood and there are even fewer remains from the substantial Franciscan Friary established ca. 1240: a gateway in Fore Street and two pillars elsewhere in the town. Source: Internet