crucifer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who carries a cross in a religious procession, a cross bearer.
  2. A member of the family Cruciferae (Brassicaceae), the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹu.sɪ.fəɹ/

Word forms

crucifer crucifers

Etymology

From Latin crucifer (“cross-bearer”), from crux (“cross”) + ferō (“to carry, bear”).

Derived words

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