# crucifix

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ · frequency rank #28,162

## Definitions
1. A wooden structure 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. The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

## Etymology
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.

## Easily confused with
- **crucify** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/crucifix-vs-crucify)

## Common misspellings (12)
`ccrucifix`, `crcuifix`, `crrucifix`, `cruccifix`, `crucfiix`, `cruciffix`, `crucifixx`, `crucifxi`, `cruciifx`, `cruicfix`, `curcifix`, `rcucifix`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/crucifix