different between cruciform vs cruciverbalism

English

Etymology

Latin crux (“cross”) +? -iform

Adjective

cruciform

1. Having the shape of a cross.

Translations

Noun

cruciform (plural cruciforms)

1. (genetics) A cross shape in DNA; a Holliday junction.
2. Any emblem in the shape of a cross.
   • 2005, New Scientist (volumes 187-188, page 72)

     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."

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Romanian

Etymology

From French cruciforme

Adjective

cruciform m or n (feminine singular cruciform?, masculine plural cruciformi, feminine and neuter plural cruciforme)

1. cruciform

Declension

English

Etymology

1990, cruci- (“cross”) +? verbal (“words”) +? -ism (“pertaining to”), from Latin roots crux (“cross”) and verbum (“word”).

Cognate to Italian cruciverba.

Noun

cruciverbalism (uncountable)

1. The construction of crosswords.

Related terms

• crucify
• crucifix
• cruciform
• cruciverbalist

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