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kryžius

Pronunciation: [²ˈkrʲiːʒʲʊ̟s]

“kryžius” is a Lithuanian word. Its 5 meanings in English:

noun

  1. cross
  2. misery, hardship; misfortune (by implicit comparison with the crucifixion)
  3. cross (symbol of the Christian faith)
  4. cross ((non-religious) decoration in the shape of a cross)
  5. cross (symbol, ornament or decorative element, consisting of at least two lines that cross)

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Polish krzyż, borrowed from Old Czech kříž, borrowed from West Slavic *křižь, from West South Slavic *križь, from early South Slavic *kryžь, borrowed from Romance *krọ̄ǯe, from Latin crucem, from Latin crux.

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