Holy Cross en · PROPN
Etymology
From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.
Meanings
- The historical cross on which Christ died.
- A church, religious institute, or educational institution dedicated to the cross on which Jesus died.
- A place in the United States: ▸ A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- A place in the United States: ▸ A minor city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- A place in the United States: ▸ An unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky.
- A place in the United States: ▸ A neighbourhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
- A place in the United States: ▸ A township in Clay County, Minnesota.
- A place in the United States: ▸ An unincorporated community in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
- A place in England: ▸ A suburb of Wallsend, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3167).
- A place in England: ▸ A settlement in Clent parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO9278).
- A barangay of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Deriveds
Congregation of Holy Cross · Sisters of the Holy Cross · Mount of the Holy Cross · Holy Cross Day
Synonyms
Holy Rood · Cross · True Cross
Translations (4)
pt Santa Cruz (historical cross on which Christ died) · it Santa Croce (historical cross on which Christ died) · vi Thánh Giá (historical cross on which Christ died) · es Santa Cruz (historical cross on which Christ died)