Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "crux" can be used as noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Acrux Becrux Cru Crucis Gacrux crux ansata crux decussata crux gammata crux ordinaria crux simplex cruxy

Etymologically Related To

cross

Context

climbing constellation heraldiccharge

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

point

Type Of (IsA)

constellation point

Related Terms

cross crucial

Related Terms

central coat of arms constellation critical cross crucial difficulty essential flag hardest issue moment oceania point puzzle southern transitional turning point winter

Synonym Network

core southern cross

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