cruciform

adjective

cru·ci·form | \ ˈkrü-sə-ˌfȯrm

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Definition of cruciform

: forming or arranged in a cross

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Recent Examples on the Web Built in 1946, Kaufmann House is 3,200 square feet and is cruciform in shape, anchored in the center by the living and dining rooms. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2020

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“Cruciform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruciform. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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cruciform

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: in the shape of a cross

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