kʁwaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A cross, especially one used as a symbol or emblem, such as the French national symbol.

“The flag features a blue, white, and red tricolor design with a white cross in the center.”

2. noun

A cross on which someone is crucified or executed.

“The martyr was nailed to a wooden croix and left to die on the hill.”

3. proper noun

A cross, especially the one used as the national symbol of France.

“The city’s name, Paris, is often associated with the French national symbol, the croix.”