crucifer
cru·ci·fer
noun \ˈkrü-sə-fər\Definition of CRUCIFER
1
: one who carries a cross especially at the head of an ecclesiastical procession
2
: 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
Origin of CRUCIFER
Late Latin, from Latin cruc-, crux + -fer
First Known Use: 1574
Rhymes with CRUCIFER
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