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cruciate

Syllabification: (cru·ci·ate)
Pronunciation: /ˈkro͞oSH(ē)ət, -SHēˌāt/
Definition of cruciate

adjective

Anatomy & Botany
  • cross-shaped.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin cruciatus, from crux, cruc- 'cross'

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