Cruciform
/ˈkɹuːsɪfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cross shape in DNA; a Holliday junction.
- 2 Any emblem in the shape of a cross.
"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.""
Adjective
- 1 Having the shape of a cross.
Adjective
- 1 shaped like a cross wordnet
Example
More examples"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.""
Etymology
From Latin crux (“cross”) + -iform.