Meaning of crucifix in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkrusəˌfɪks/

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  1. Noun

    crucifix

    Etymology

    Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin crucifixus, from Latin cruci fixus‘fixed to a cross’. Compare with crucify

    Definitions

    1. representation of the cross on which Jesus died

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

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