crucifer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹu.sɪ.fəɹ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin crucifer (“cross-bearer”), from crux (“cross”) + ferō (“to carry, bear”).
Meanings
- A person who carries a cross in a religious procession, a cross bearer.
- A member of the family Cruciferae (Brassicaceae), the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crucifers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Hyponyms
kale · cabbage · Brussels sprout · mustard greens · watercress · arugula · spring greens · radish · broccoli · cauliflower
Translations (12)
pl krzyżowy ((botany) a member of the family Cruciferae) · la crucifer ((religion) person who carries a cross) · pl nosiciel krzyża ((religion) person who carries a cross) · pt cruciferário ((religion) person who carries a cross) · pt crucífera ((botany) a member of the family Cruciferae) · is krossberi ((religion) person who carries a cross) · cmn 十字花科 ((botany) a member of the family Cruciferae) · pt crucífero ((religion) person who carries a cross) · nl kruisbloem ((botany) a member of the family Cruciferae) · fr crucifère ((botany) a member of the family Cruciferae) · it crucifera ((religion) person who carries a cross) · fr crucifère ((religion) person who carries a cross)