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cruciform

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹuːsɪfɔː(ɹ)m/

adj

Etymology: From Latin crux (“cross”) + -iform.

  1. Having the shape of a cross.

    Near-synonym: X-shaped (not always differentiable)

noun

Etymology: From Latin crux (“cross”) + -iform.

  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."