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cruciferous
Variant of crucifer
noun
- a person who carries a cross, as in a church procession
- Bot. any plant of the crucifer family
adjective
designating a family (Brassicaceae, order Capparales) of dicotyledonous plants with cross-shaped flowers, pointed pods, and strong, cabbagelike odors, including cabbage, turnip, broccoli, radish, horseradish, and alyssum
Related Forms:
- cruciferous adjective
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