Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CRU'CI-FIX, n. [L. crucifixus, from crucifigo, to fix to a cross; crux and figo, to fix.]

1. A cross on which the body of Christ is fastened in effigy. – Encyc.
2. A representation, in painting or statuary, of our Lord fastened to the cross. – Johnson.
3. Figuratively, the religion of Christ. [Little used.] – Taylor.