1. ceremonial staffs carried by bishops and abbots as symbols of pastoral office, typically having a curved or hooked top
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• The bishops carried their ornate croziers during the procession.
• Medieval croziers were often decorated with precious metals and gems.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient croziers from various monasteries.
• Each abbot received his crozier as a symbol of his authority over the monastery.
• The carved ivory croziers dated back to the 12th century.
• During the ceremony, the new bishop was presented with his crozier.