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(kro̵̅o̅′s̸hē it, -āt′)

adjective

cross-shaped
Bot. having leaves or petals arranged in the form of a cross
Zool. crossing: said of wings

Origin: < ModL cruciatus (in L, pp. of cruciare, to crucify) < L crux, cross

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adjective

Arranged in or forming a cross; cruciform.
a. Overlapping or crossing, as the wings of some insects when at rest.
b. Shaped like a cross: the cruciate ligaments of the knee.

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Origin: New Latin cruciātus

Origin: , from Latin crux, cruc-, cross

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cruˈci·ateˌly adverb

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