rood

• Substantiv, das ein Kruzifix oder Kreuzbild bezeichnet, insbesondere das Kreuz, an dem Jesus starb, häufig im religiösen Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to a representation of the cross on which Jesus died, often used in religious contexts.

1. C2formalbritish

   A representation of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, often used in Christian art and architecture.

   Kruzifix

   • The church had a beautiful rood screen separating the nave from the chancel.
   • A carved rood hung above the altar in the medieval cathedral.
   • The rood was decorated with gold leaf and precious stones.

   Synonymecrosscrucifix