Crucifix

Origin

From Old French crucefix (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus

Full definition of crucifix

Noun

1. A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
2. An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
3. (gymnastics) The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.