Crucifix \Cru"ci*fix\ (kr?"s?-f?ks), n.; pl. Crucifixes (-?z). [F. crucifix or LL. crucifixum, fr. L. crux, crucis, cross + figere, fixum, to fix. See Cross, and Fix, and cf. Crucify.]

1. A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions.

The cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix. --Milman.

And kissing oft her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. --Warner.

2. The cross or religion of Christ. [R.]

--Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)