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cruciform
CIDE DICTIONARY
cruciform, a. [L. crux, crucis, cress + -form: cf. F. cruciforme.].
Cross-shaped; (Bot.) having four parts arranged in the form of a cross. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cruciform, adj. cross-shaped (esp. of a church with transepts).
Etymology
L crux crucis cross + -FORM
ROGET THESAURUS
cruciform
Crossing
N crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.For further exploring for "cruciform" in Webster Dictionary Online