crucifer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of various plants of the family Cruciferae

Etymology

From Latin crucifer (“cross-bearer”), from crux (“cross”) + ferō (“to carry, bear”).

Synonyms

cruciferous plant

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