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rood
/ruːd/
noun
krucyfiks
Also
krzyż(m)
Definition
A large crucifix, especially one placed above the rood screen at the entrance to the chancel of a medieval church.
Examples
The ancient church still preserved its original rood above the altar.
Starożytny kościół wciąż zachował swój oryginalny krucyfiks nad ołtarzem.
A magnificent rood was a central feature of medieval church architecture.
Wspaniały krzyż był centralnym elementem średniowiecznej architektury kościelnej.
Collocations
rood screengreat roodholy rood
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