crucifer

Etymology

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

noun

  1. (Christianity) A person who carries a cross in a religious procession, a cross bearer.
  2. (botany) A member of the family Cruciferae, the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.
    Note: Brassicaceae may be used as an alternative and equivalent name for this family.

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