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rood-tree

/ˈruːd.triː/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈruːd.triː/

An archaic noun referring to a representation of the cross on which Jesus died.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее существительное, обозначающее изображение креста, на котором умер Иисус.
  1. Representation of the cross C2 formal british

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

    • The old church had a beautifully carved rood-tree above the altar.
    • In medieval times, the rood-tree was a central feature of many churches.
    • The rood-tree was decorated with flowers for the Easter service.

    🇷🇺Распятие

    Synonyms: crosscrucifixrood