Definition of crucifer
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
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Origin and Etymology of crucifer
Late Latin, from Latin cruc-, crux + -fer
First Known Use: 1574
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