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cruciform

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin crux (cross) +‎ -iform.

Adjective

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cruciform

  1. Having the shape of a cross.
    Synonyms: cross-shaped, cruciate

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Noun

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cruciform (plural cruciforms)

  1. (genetics) A cross shape in DNA; a Holliday junction.
  2. Any emblem in the shape of a cross.
    • 2005, New Scientist, volumes 187-188, page 72:
      Michael Eaton has discovered that if you visit its websites you will be warned: "Royal Mail, the Royal Mail Cruciform and the colour red are registered trademarks of Royal Mail Group plc."

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French cruciforme.

Adjective

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cruciform m or n (feminine singular cruciformă, masculine plural cruciformi, feminine and neuter plural cruciforme)

  1. cruciform

Declension

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singular plural
masculine neuter feminine masculine neuter feminine
nominative-
accusative
indefinite cruciform cruciformă cruciformi cruciforme
definite cruciformul cruciforma cruciformii cruciformele
genitive-
dative
indefinite cruciform cruciforme cruciformi cruciforme
definite cruciformului cruciformei cruciformilor cruciformelor