Cris

//kɹɪs// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of kris (“dagger”). alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    plural of CRI form-of, plural
  3. 3
    Initialism of current research information system. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A unisex given name.; A male given name.; Diminutive of Christopher. diminutive, form-of
  2. 2
    A village in Daneș, Mures, Romania.
  3. 3
    A unisex given name.; A male given name.; Diminutive of Christian. diminutive, form-of
  4. 4
    A river in Mures, Romania, tributary of the Tarnava Mare.
  5. 5
    A unisex given name.; A female given name.
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  1. 6
    A unisex given name.; A female given name.; Diminutive of Christine or Christina. diminutive, form-of

Synonyms

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"Cris’ comment coming through my high definition tv made me think if it was still true that “you had to be there.” Comparing what I saw in “real definition,” I can attest watching on modern television is in many ways better. The close up perspectives, sweeping panoramic shots, super slow motion replays all display the action as you could never see it from a stadium seat or standing on the sidelines."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of Christopher, Christian, Christine, and their variants.

Etymology 2

From Romanian Criș.

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