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cruciform

adjective cru·ci·form \ˈkrü-sə-ˌfȯrm\

: in the shape of a cross

Full Definition of CRUCIFORM

:  forming or arranged in a cross
— cruciform noun
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Origin of CRUCIFORM

Latin cruc-, crux + English -form
First Known Use: 1661

Rhymes with CRUCIFORM

chloroform, dendriform, dentiform, disciform, fungiform, funnelform, fusiform, land reform, letterform, microform, multiform, nonconform, racing form, thunderstorm, uniform, up a storm, vermiform

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cruciform
  2. cruciform ligament
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