crucifix
noun
a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified upon it.
crucifixes
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pluralof crucifix.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A short drive out of Warsaw leads deep into farming country and small villages marked by towering crucifixes and Catholic shrines.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2024
They send the more damaged wood to another prison in Rome, where prisoners make crucifixes for rosaries.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
In a video that Dr. Tedros posted to social media, a member of the medical mission stands inside the chapel, with injured people and crucifixes on the wall visible behind him.
From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
But thanks in large part to a memorable head-swiveling cinematic character, Roman collars and crucifixes have long cornered a unique place in the American image of exorcism.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2023
She stripped off her many thrift-store rings and is wearing the charm necklace from her dad instead of the usual chunky array of crucifixes and silver skulls.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
