What does crucifix mean?
Crucifix means A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans..
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/ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ · noun
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans..
Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.
Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.
Use crucifix when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Crucifix means A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans..
Common synonyms include cross, rood-tree, rood.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.
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