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holy cross

holy cross noun: a cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ.

Noun

holy cross (plural holy crosses)

  1. A cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ

Proper noun capitalized: Holy Cross

Holy Cross

  1. The historical cross on which Christ died.
  2. A church, religious institute, or educational institution dedicated to the cross on which Jesus died.
  3. A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
  4. A minor city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
  5. An unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky.
  6. A neighbourhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
  7. A township in Clay County, Minnesota.
  8. An unincorporated community in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
  9. A suburb of Wallsend, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3167).
  10. A settlement in Clent parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO9278).
  11. A barangay of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.

holy cross meaning in Hindi and Marathi

holy cross in Hindi

symbol
क्रूस krūs, सलीब salīb

holy cross in Marathi

symbol
क्रूस krūs

Synonyms of holy cross

Forms of holy cross

pluralholy crosses

Origin of holy cross

From Middle English holy cros, holy crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.

From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.

Words formed from holy cross

Questions about holy cross

What does holy cross mean?
Holy cross means a cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ.
What is holy cross in Hindi?
Holy cross in Hindi is क्रूस (krūs), सलीब (salīb). See Holy cross meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is holy cross?
Holy cross can be a noun or a proper noun.
What is the plural of holy cross?
The plural of holy cross is holy crosses.

Words near holy cross in the dictionary

  1. holy crap
  2. holy crap on a cracker
  3. holy crap on a stick
  4. holy cricket
  5. holy crickets
  6. holy cross
  7. Holy Cross Day
  8. holy cross frog
  9. holy cross frogs
  10. Holy Cross Voivodeship
  11. holy crosses

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