crucifix vs rood

crucifix and rood both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crucifix	Yes	No	No	No
rood	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, crucifix and rood are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of crucifix include rood-tree.

crucifix (noun)	rood (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally	representation of the cross on which Jesus died
representation of the cross on which Jesus died