crucifer

noun cru·ci·fer \ˈkrü-sə-fər\

Definition of CRUCIFER

: one who carries a cross especially at the head of an ecclesiastical procession

: any of a family (Cruciferae syn. Brassicaceae) of plants including the cabbage, turnip, and mustard

— cru·cif·er·ous \krü-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs\ adjective

Late Latin, from Latin cruc-, crux + -fer

First Known Use: 1574

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