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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rood-tree

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.58 in modern English

Syllables
rood-tree
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cross on which Jesus was crucified

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A representation of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English rodetre.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

rood-trees (plural) Rood tree (alternative)

Synonyms

crucifix rood

Questions

What does rood-tree mean?
The cross on which Jesus was crucified
Where does rood-tree come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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