/ Dictionary / Index H Holy Rood: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Ho'ly Rood' Pronunciation: [key] the cross on which Jesus died. (l.c.) a crucifix, esp. one above a rood screen. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Holy Roman Empire Holy Sacrament Related Content Daily Word Quiz: labyrinth Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language