Crosier
noun
A decorated staff carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of their position in the church.
The bishop walked down the aisle of the cathedral holding his crosier.
Often appears as...
- hold a crosier
- bishop's crosier
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Religious
noun
A part of a plant, typically a fungus or fern, that is curled or bent.
Easily identifiable by their tightly coiled young fronds, known as crosiers, ferns are a popular choice for home gardening.
Often appears as...
- crosier of a fern
- fungus crosier
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Botanical
noun
A decorated staff carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of their position in the church.
The bishop walked down the aisle of the cathedral holding his crosier.
Often appears as...
- hold a crosier
- bishop's crosier
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A part of a plant, typically a fungus or fern, that is curled or bent.
Easily identifiable by their tightly coiled young fronds, known as crosiers, ferns are a popular choice for home gardening.
Often appears as...
- crosier of a fern
- fungus crosier
Usage tips
Botanical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Leadership
The crosier symbolizes authority and leadership in Christian churches, particularly among bishops and abbots.
At the ordination ceremony, the crosier was presented to the new bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Processional Item
Crosiers are often seen during formal church processions as a ceremonial object.
The archbishop led the procession, his crosier held high.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Weapon
Although it may look somewhat like a weapon, a crosier is never used for defense or combat.
Despite its sharp appearance, the crosier is a sign of shepherding, not warfare.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Leadership
The crosier symbolizes authority and leadership in Christian churches, particularly among bishops and abbots.
At the ordination ceremony, the crosier was presented to the new bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Processional Item
Crosiers are often seen during formal church processions as a ceremonial object.
The archbishop led the procession, his crosier held high.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Weapon
Although it may look somewhat like a weapon, a crosier is never used for defense or combat.
Despite its sharp appearance, the crosier is a sign of shepherding, not warfare.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Leadership
The crosier symbolizes authority and leadership in Christian churches, particularly among bishops and abbots.
At the ordination ceremony, the crosier was presented to the new bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Processional Item
Crosiers are often seen during formal church processions as a ceremonial object.
The archbishop led the procession, his crosier held high.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Weapon
Although it may look somewhat like a weapon, a crosier is never used for defense or combat.
Despite its sharp appearance, the crosier is a sign of shepherding, not warfare.
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