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cruciform

adjective cru·ci·form \ ˈkrü-sə-ˌfȯrm \

Definition of cruciform

: forming or arranged in a cross
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cruciform

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Origin and Etymology of cruciform

Latin cruc-, crux + English -form

CRUCIFORM Defined for English Language Learners

cruciform

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Definition of cruciform for English Language Learners

  • : in the shape of a cross

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