Definition of CRUCIFER

crucifer

Plural: crucifers

Noun

  • One who carries a cross, especially in a religious procession.
  • any of various plants of the family Cruciferae
  • 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.

Examples

  • The word CRUCIFER offered an unexpected opportunity to clear several awkward tiles.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin crucifer (“cross-bearer”), from crux (“cross”) + ferō (“I carry, bear”).

Synonyms

cruciferous plant

Scrabble Score: 15

crucifer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
crucifer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crucifer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

crucifer: valid Words With Friends Word