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Variant of crucifer

crucifer Definition

cru·ci·fer (kro̵̅o̅sə fər)

noun

  1. a person who carries a cross, as in a church procession
  2. Bot. any plant of the crucifer family

Etymology: LL(Ec) < L crux, cross + ferre, to bear; crucifersense < arrangement of flower petals in the form of a cross

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 cru·cif′·er·ous (-sifər əs) adjective

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