cruciform

English

Etymology

Latin crux (“cross”) +‎ -iform

Adjective

cruciform

  1. Having the shape of a cross.
    Synonyms: cross-shaped, cruciate

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."

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French cruciforme.

Adjective

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

  1. cruciform

Declension
Declension of cruciform
singular plural
masculine neuter feminine masculine neuter feminine
nominative/
accusative 		indefinite cruciform cruciformă cruciformi cruciforme
definite cruciformul cruciforma cruciformii cruciformele
genitive/
dative 		indefinite cruciform cruciforme cruciformi cruciforme
definite cruciformului cruciformei cruciformilor cruciformelor
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