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单词 crucifer
释义

crucifer

noun

cru·​ci·​fer ˈkrü-sə-fər How to pronounce crucifer (audio)
1
: one who carries a cross especially at the head of an ecclesiastical procession
2
: any of a family (Brassicaceae synonym Cruciferae) of plants including the cabbage, turnip, and mustard
cruciferous
krü-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce crucifer (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These healthy cauliflower recipes make the most of our favorite crucifer. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 6 Apr. 2021 Refresh the vegetable garden by sowing seeds of crucifers and lettuces. Thad Orr, Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2020 Then the procession begins to form, beginning with the crucifer and growing to include banner-carriers, flower girls, and first communicants. Sarah Schutte, National Review, 22 June 2019

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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