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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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
In addition to flowers and fruits, shrines have crosses, but not crucifixes.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
In the middle of a forest not far from Kenya's coast, piles of fresh earth topped with crucifixes await the attention of forensic experts.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2023
Against another wall were white apple blossoms on branches cut into sharp crucifixes and forced to lie flat against the stone.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
