| Crucigerous | a. [ L. crux, cricis, cross + -gerous. ] Bearing the cross; marked with the figure of a cross. Sir. T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Cruciferous | a. [ L. crux, crucis, cross + -ferous: cf. F. crucifère. ] |
| cruciferous | (adj) of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae |
| cruciferous vegetable | (n) a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts |