Where does “cruciform” come from?
Cruciform derives from Latin crux (cross) combined with Latin forma (shape), ultimately from Ancient Greek μορφή (form, shape).
cruciform (English): Having the shape of a cross; A cross shape in...
Definitions
- Having the shape of a cross; A cross shape in...
Ancestry of “cruciform”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | cruciforme | cruciform, cross-shaped |
| 2 | Latin | crux | wooden frame on which criminals were crucified,... |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | *kruks | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sḱer- | to caw, crow |
Words derived from “cruciform”