crucifer
noun
cru·ci·fer
ˈkrü-sə-fər 
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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Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
His concern with arcane-seeming things, like where a crucifer stood, reflected his attention to the formal order of the ancient rites.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Cabbage is just the latest celebrity in a family of hardy crucifers that help chefs and diners through the colder months when local produce is scarce.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
His concern with arcane-seeming things, like where a crucifer stood, reflected his attention to the formal order of the ancient rites.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Cabbage is just the latest celebrity in a family of hardy crucifers that help chefs and diners through the colder months when local produce is scarce.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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
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“Crucifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifer. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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